Could a tampon replace the stoma bag? new study explores a novel approach
NCT ID NCT06897163
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new absorbent tampon designed to collect waste from an ileostomy, potentially replacing traditional stoma bags. Ten adults with an ileostomy tried inserting the tampon themselves and rated their comfort. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and less bothersome for daily life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- 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: * Age ≥ 18 years * Ileostomy \> 6 months old * Stoma opening ≥ 10 mm in diameter * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Difficulty understanding study information, including language barriers * Somatic illness, including active inflammatory bowel disease * Hernia around the stoma * Daily output \> 2 liters * Active inflammation in the ileum (diagnosed within 2 months before the study day)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ampa Medical
Copenhagen, 1620, Denmark
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