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Official title Specific Training After Stoma Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04701853
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In Sweden, approximately 43,000 people have undergone surgery with ileo-, colo- or urostomy. The most common type of stomy is a sigmoidostomy.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- \- A consecutive series of patients who are scheduled to have a permanent sigmoidostomy
You likely can't join if
- Not Swedish speaking
- Impaired cognitive ability
- Physical disability that limits the possibility of carrying out the intervention.
- Lung disease including chronic cough.
- Previous hernia in the abdominal wall.
- Previous open abdominal surgery with scars ≥20 cm
See the full eligibility criteria
- \- A consecutive series of patients who are scheduled to have a permanent sigmoidostomy
- Not Swedish speaking
- Impaired cognitive ability
- Physical disability that limits the possibility of carrying out the intervention.
- Lung disease including chronic cough.
- Previous hernia in the abdominal wall.
- Previous open abdominal surgery with scars ≥20 cm
- Spread malignant disease at inclusion
- Acute surgery
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Helsingborg, Sweden
- Örebro, Sweden
- Skövde, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gothenburg, Sweden; Helsingborg, Sweden; Örebro, Sweden; Skövde, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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