CompletedNot Applicable

LowCostomy: Dedicated Toward Creating a High-quality, Low-cost Colostomy Appliance for Those in Sub-Saharan Africa

United States50 participantsStarted 2023-06-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the safety of the LowCostomy appliance's peristomal adhesive interface composed of a mix of beeswax and pine resin.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults with age +/\>18 years * Recruited from Duke University * Local community members Exclusion Criteria: * Any pre-existing skin conditions * Skin allergies to tegaderm or other adhesive products contained within the study and control rings

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Skin Irritation as Measured by Draize Score for Erythema and Edema

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by the 5-D (5-dimension) Itch Scale

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "During the Last Week, How Many Hours a Day Have You Been Itching?"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "Please Rate the Intensity of Your Itching Over the Past Two Weeks"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 14 days, day 14 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "Over the Past Week, Has Your Itching Progressively Gotten Better or Worse?"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "Rate the Impact of Your Itching (if Any) on SLEEP Over the Last Week"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05824351

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-23

Results submitted2024-06-21

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Skin Irritation as Measured by Draize Score for Erythema and Edema

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by the 5-D (5-dimension) Itch Scale

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "During the Last Week, How Many Hours a Day Have You Been Itching?"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "Please Rate the Intensity of Your Itching Over the Past Two Weeks"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 14 days, day 14 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "Over the Past Week, Has Your Itching Progressively Gotten Better or Worse?"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported

Skin Irritation as Measured by Survey: "Rate the Impact of Your Itching (if Any) on SLEEP Over the Last Week"

Timeframe: Assessed daily up to 7 days, day 7 reported