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Observational Study of Ostomy Consumers

Recruiting
Conditions
Ostomy
Interventions
Device: Ostomy Pouching System
Registration Number
NCT03715179
Lead Sponsor
Hollister Incorporated
Brief Summary

The purpose of this longitudinal prospective observational study is to collect electronic Patient Reported Outcome (ePRO) data over a 7-year period directly from people living with an ostomy and their caregivers (participants were re-consented with version 3 of the Protocol in 2020 which indicated a study duration of 5 years, and version 6 of the Protocol in 2025 extending for an additional 2 years). Research participants will be asked to self-report on the ostomy pouching systems they typically use and other various aspects of living with an ostomy and/or caring for an individual living with an ostomy.

Detailed Description

This longitudinal prospective observational study is designed as an ePRO registry to collect data from consumers with an ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy) in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. An ePRO registry provides a relevant data source founded on the patient's voice. As such, an ePRO registry will be invaluable for prospective observational research aiming to investigate associations of ostomy pouching systems (inclusive of accessories) with peristomal skin health, participant QoL, caregiver burden, product satisfaction, and Healthcare Resource Utilization (HRU). Information from this registry will inform and guide industry healthcare providers and payers in decision-making and subsequent research that factors in the patient and caregiver perspectives. The current study does not test any specific a priori hypotheses.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5000
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Is at least 18 years of age; any self-reported gender
  2. Has a single Ileostomy, Colostomy, or Urostomy
  3. Is able to provide an informed consent for study participation with no cognitive impairment that would hinder the ability to provide informed consent or provide self-reported data
  4. Is willing and able to complete a once per month online questionnaire about life with an ostomy, or has a proxy who can enter data on their behalf
  5. Are able to respond themselves or appoint a caregiver as a proxy to respond to online computer questionnaires in English, French Canadian, or Spanish

Caregivers will be entered into this study only if they meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Is at least 18 years of age; any self-reported gender
  2. Is an informal supporter (such as a relative, friend, or neighbor) of the care recipient
  3. Provides support to the care recipient in some capacity (such as ordering supplies or pouch changes) on average at least once per week
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Has more than one stoma
  2. Has a single stoma that has been reversed or closed

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Standard of CareOstomy Pouching SystemIndividuals living with an ostomy and their caregivers. Participants use their own ostomy pouching systems per their clinician's standard of care
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To create a patient reported outcomes registry of ostomy consumers7 years

To collect prospective observational data through a patient reported outcome (PRO) registry that will serve as a platform to conduct multiple analyses.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ostomy specific outcomes7 years

To identify and characterize ostomy specific outcomes for the purposes of hypothesis generation.

Product specific outcomes7 years

To identify and characterize product specific outcomes related to the ostomy specific outcomes.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hollister Incorporated

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Libertyville, Illinois, United States

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