New study aims to reduce skin problems for ostomy patients
NCT ID NCT07460323
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study will compare two types of ostomy seals (one with aloe) in 107 adults who recently had ostomy surgery in the UK. The goal is to see which seal better prevents skin complications like irritation, bleeding, and growths around the stoma. Participants will use the product starting at their first pouch change and be monitored for complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ostomy seal (absorptive device) and ostomy ring (with aloe)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which ostomy seal better prevents skin irritation and bleeding after surgery, improving comfort for people with an ostomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo, so results may not apply to all patients. The products are already on the market, so no breakthrough is expected.
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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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About 107 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least 18 years of age 2. Has their ostomy surgery and post-operative care in the United Kingdom (UK) 3. Has a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy and no reversal planned during the study evaluation period 4. Able to have first study product applied at first pouch change after surgery (or up to 4 days post-op) 5. Is appropriate to use a barrier seal per the Investigator 6. Able to provide an informed consent for study participation 7. Willing to follow protocol procedures, including participating in study visits, as demonstrated by signing the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Is over 85 years of age 2. Has received chemotherapy or radiation in the past 30 days or reports beginning chemotherapy or radiation during the study. 3. A score of 1, 2, or 3 for any of the three OCSI Tool PSC-related domains (i.e., peristomal irritant dermatitis, peristomal bleeding, and hyperplasia) at time of enrollment 4. Has a fistula in the peristomal area at time of enrollment 5. Has an open draining wound (not including mucocutaneous separation) in the peristomal area at time of enrollment 6. Has a suspected infection in the peristomal area at time of enrollment 7. Is pregnant or lactating at time of enrollment (as determined by interview only) 8. Is unable to speak, read, and understand English. 9. Is currently participating in another clinical study using ostomy products 10. Is currently an employee of Hollister Incorporated or any ostomy manufacturer
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How to take part
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The places running it
6 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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East Surrey Hospital
RECRUITINGRedhill, Surrey, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Conquest and Eastbourne Hospitals
RECRUITINGSaint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
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North Tees University Hospital
RECRUITINGStockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom
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Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
RECRUITINGMargate, Kent, CT9 4AN, United Kingdom
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University Hospital Coventry
RECRUITINGCoventry, West Midlands, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
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William Harvey Hospital
RECRUITINGAshford, Kent, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom
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