New tool aims to improve talks between ostomy patients and their care team
NCT ID NCT06320002
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a communication tool designed to help adults who are about to have fecal ostomy surgery. Researchers wanted to see if patients and their clinicians found the tool acceptable and easy to use. About 25 patients and 4 clinicians took part, with at least half of the patients being 65 or older. Participants filled out questionnaires at the start and again four weeks after using the tool.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 or older 2. English fluency and literacy 3. Patient planned to undergo elective fecal ostomy surgery Exclusion Criteria: 1. Deemed inappropriate by the surgery team 2. Unable to provide consent due to severe cognitive impairment or physiologic status (septic shock/intubated)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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