Evaluating the impact of education on quality of life for colorectal cancer patients undergoing stoma surgery
Clinical Trial to Evaluate Quality of Life, Period of Hospitalization and Complication Rates in Patients With Stoma Receiving Specific Preoperative Education vs. Standard Preoperative Education
This study is testing if a special education program for colorectal cancer patients having stoma surgery can improve their quality of life compared to the usual education they receive.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 138 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Krankenhaus Nordwest Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Frankfurt and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT02526264 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of different preoperative education programs on quality of life, hospitalization duration, and complication rates in patients with colorectal cancer scheduled for stoma surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a specific education program led by a stoma therapist or the standard preoperative education. The outcomes are measured using standardized questionnaires at baseline and four weeks post-surgery to assess the effectiveness of the educational interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are German-speaking patients with colorectal cancer who are scheduled for elective stoma surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who have had emergency stoma surgery or those with dementia will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life and reduce hospitalization time for colorectal cancer patients undergoing stoma surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown that preoperative education can positively impact patient outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Planned stoma * colorectal cancer, from resection of left hemi-colon aboral A. colica media * Patients speaking german and living in Germany * ECOG ≤ 3 * Informed Consent * standard education program Exclusion Criteria: * Patients treated with stoma by emergency * patients with dementia * status post stoma * Patients in contact with a stoma-therapist * recurrence of colorectal cancer
Where this trial is running
Frankfurt and 1 other locations
- Krankenhaus Nordwest — Frankfurt, Germany (Recruiting)
- Sana Klinikum — Offenbach, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stefan Berkhoff, MD
- Email: berkhoff.stefan@khnw.de
- Phone: +49697601
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.