Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 100

Training program for patients with permanent colostomies to improve self-efficacy

Official title: The Effect of the Training Program Given to Permanent Colostomy Patients on Self-efficacy

Run by Cukurova University · NCT06905925 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a training program for people with permanent colostomies to see if it helps them feel more confident and better manage their condition.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment70 (estimated)
SponsorCukurova University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Adana, Yüreğir)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 23, 2025
Main results expectedJune 30, 2025
Study endsJune 1, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT06905925 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for permanent colostomy surgery and can communicate in Turkish.

Probably not a fit

Patients who develop post-operative complications or cannot be contacted during the study period may not benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research evaluates the impact of a training program designed for patients with permanent colostomies, focusing on enhancing their self-efficacy. The program emphasizes holistic patient education that addresses both physical and psychological challenges associated with stomas. By providing comprehensive pre-operative, post-operative, and home care education, the study aims to prevent complications and improve patients' adaptation to their stomas. The intervention includes counseling to support patients in managing their condition effectively.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and self-management skills of patients with permanent colostomies.

How similar studies have gone: While some studies have focused on stoma-related education, this holistic approach to enhancing self-efficacy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* • Patients scheduled for permanent colostomy following colorectal surgery,

  * Aged 18 years and older,
  * Conscious, with orientation to person, time, and place,
  * Able to speak Turkish,
  * Without auditory or visual impairments,
  * Using a phone, were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria:• Patients who could not be contacted during the study period, or those who developed post-operative complications (such as stenosis, necrosis, ileus, dermatitis, parastomal herniation, etc.) were excluded from the sample.

Where it's running

  • Adana City Training and Research Hospital
    Adana, Yüreğir, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.