Ileostomy
Conditions
Keywords
ileostomy, 1-piece, assessment, Nova, NovaLife, Dansac
Brief summary
This evaluation is being conducted to determine user perception of a new flat one-piece skin barrier compared to their normal barrier.
Detailed description
Design: This is a multi-site, unblinded, historically controlled assessment of a one-piece flat skin barrier. Study barriers are CE-marked. Approximately 30 subjects are enrolled in the UK.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. is at least 18 years of age. 2. has an ileostomy. 3. is at least six weeks postoperative. 4. lives and cares for their stoma independently in the community. 5. currently uses a Dansac Nova or NovaLife 1-piece flat skin barrier. 6. currently uses a drainable pouch. 7. is able to wear a 1-piece flat cut-to-fit 10-55 mm. 8. Has a peristomal skin irritation score of 2 or less. 9. is willing to follow the protocol as demonstrated by signing the informed consent and who in the opinion of the investigator is qualified to participate.
Exclusion criteria
1. has a fistula on or near the stoma. 2. has been involved in a study involving stoma care with in the last 30 days. 3. is pregnant or lactating, as determined by interview only. 4. is undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or steroid therapy. 5. has an existing medical condition that would compromise their participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| barrier adhesion | 10 days | Questionnaire will be provided to subject to assess barrier adhesion. |
| barrier tack | 10 days | Questionnaire will be provided to subject to assess barrier tack. |
| comfort | 10 days | Questionnaire will be provided to subject to assess comfort. |
| leakage | 10 days | Questionnaire will be provided to subject to assess leakage. |
| ease of barrier removal | 10 days | Questionnaire will be provided to subject to assess ease of barrier removal. |
Countries
United Kingdom