Telephone follow-up by a WOC nurse after ostomy surgery
Official title: Conducting Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nurse Telephone Follow-up for Post-discharge Ostomy Patients to Reduce Hospital Readmission
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT07879872 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing whether a WOC nurse’s phone check-in after ostomy surgery can reduce hospital readmissions for adults with a new ostomy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07879872 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with a new ostomy who can consent and speak English, willing to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients undergoing ostomy revision or non-English speakers may not benefit from this approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study examines whether a telephone follow-up conducted by a WOC nurse after discharge helps lower the rate of rehospitalization in adults with a new ostomy. Eligible participants are English-speaking adults who consent and have a newly-created ostomy, excluding those undergoing ostomy revision. The intervention consists of a structured telephone follow-up by a WOC nurse; the study is conducted at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. Outcomes of interest include readmission rates within a defined post-discharge window, with implications for post-discharge care planning if beneficial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience fewer readmissions after ostomy surgery due to improved post-discharge support and guidance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous nurse-led post-discharge follow-ups in diverse conditions have shown reductions in readmissions, though this exact ostomy-focused approach is relatively specific but builds on established telehealth/contact methods.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All adult patients with new ostomy * Able to consent to participate in the study * English speaking * Patients who are willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: • ostomy revision surgery
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mary Josephine Famorca, DNP — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Mary Josephine Famorca, DNP
- Email: Famorca.Mary@mayo.edu
- Phone: 480-342-1332
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.