Plain-English translation of NCT06528990 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing a new telehealth program designed to help cancer patients who are having or have had ostomy surgery. The program combines online group sessions led by trained nurses and peer mentors (other patients with ostomies) with a resource manual, offered over 16 weeks. The study wants to see if this approach helps patients feel more confident managing their ostomy and improves their quality of life compared to standard cancer care alone.
Many cancer survivors with an ostomy struggle with practical challenges like skin problems, leakage, and pouching care, as well as emotional concerns about appearance, intimacy, and getting back to normal activities. This trial exists because researchers believe that peer support and specialized telehealth training could help patients feel less alone and better equipped to handle these challenges.
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If you join the new program, you will be paired with a peer mentor who has an ostomy, and you'll attend 7 sessions over 16 weeks—2 by telephone and 5 online—where trained nurses and peer ostomates teach you practical skills for managing your ostomy and living well. You'll also receive a resource manual and answer questionnaires about your quality of life, challenges, and satisfaction at different points during the study. If you're in the standard care group, you'll receive your usual oncology follow-up and ostomy nursing support as needed.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 27, 2026 · Not medical advice
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