Colostomy Stoma
Conditions
Brief summary
The study evaluates the efficacy of a new 2-piece appliance in patients with colostomy.
Interventions
A new 2-piece appliance composed with 2 parts: a base plate and an ostomy collection special pouch (1 base plate for 2 or 3 days and 1 to 4 collection special pouch per day)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patient is at least 18 years old * Patient having a colostomy with a diameter less than 30 mm for users of Ø 55 mm pouches or having a colostomy with a diameter less than 40 mm for users of Ø 65 mm pouches * Patient having a colostomy for at least 1 month * Patient using a flat ostomy appliance * Patient having a stoma protusion smaller than or equal to 1.5 cm * Patient capable to apply and remove the appliance himself or with the help of a caregiver (except health care professional) * Patient having a mental capacity to participate to the study (i.e. to understand the study and to answer to the questions) * Patient agreeing to test the new appliance during the evaluation phase (14±3 days) * Patient covered by social security
Exclusion criteria
* Patient experiencing repeated leakages with the usual pouching system * Patient currently suffering from peristomal skin complications (bleeding or red and broken skin at the time of inclusion) * Patient receiving or having received, within the last month, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or corticotherapy * Patient already participating in another clinical study or who have previously participated in this investigation * Pregnant or breast-feeding woman
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Description of efficacy in terms of stool collection and leakage prevention | At least 1 time per day during 14±3 days | After each change of the investigational product, the patient will describe on a 4-point scale the type of capsule cap cover removal |
Countries
France