New device to improve care after ostomy surgery
Official title: Novel Post-surgical Incision Management Device to Prevent Ostomy Complications
Funded at Fistula Solution Corporation · NIH-11047676 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device to help people who have had ostomy surgery by making sure their surgical incisions heal well and preventing problems like skin damage and leaks, so they can recover more comfortably and enjoy a better quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fistula Solution Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scandia, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $483,306 |
| NIH project number | 5R44DK131766-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047676 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have undergone ostomy surgery due to conditions like colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, or severe abdominal trauma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not undergone ostomy surgery or those with contraindications to using ostomy devices may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a novel device designed to manage post-surgical incisions for patients who have undergone ostomy surgery. The device aims to prevent complications such as skin damage and stoma retraction, which can occur due to inadequate sealing of current ostomy pouches. By addressing issues like post-surgery edema and leakage, the device seeks to enhance patient recovery and quality of life. The research involves testing the device's effectiveness in preventing complications and improving overall patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce complications and hospital readmissions for ostomy patients, leading to better recovery experiences.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been advancements in ostomy care, this approach is novel and aims to address specific complications that have not been effectively managed in previous studies.
Where this research is happening
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Fistula Solution Corporation
Scandia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Obst, Andrew T — Fistula Solution Corporation
- Study coordinator: Obst, Andrew T
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.