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3D Printed Personalized Ostomy Appliance
Sponsor: Carilion Clinic
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effectiveness of using a 3D scan for a personal ostomy appliance. The main question it aims to answer is: • Whether or not a 3D scan of a stoma reduces leakages and improves patient quality of life in regard to using a personalized ostomy appliance. Participants will * Spend 2 weeks with their standard of care ostomy appliance * Spend 2 weeks with their personalized ostomy appliance made from a 3D scan * Participate in daily surveys and weekly quality of life surveys conducted over the phone
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-05-10
Completion Date
2025-06-05
Last Updated
2025-01-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
3D Printed Personalized Ostomy Appliance
Study procedures will include getting your stoma scanned, receiving personalized ostomy appliances in the mail, receiving a personalized ostomy template, which will be printed using a 3D printer, in the mail, and completing a daily symptom diary along with a weekly survey for 4 weeks.3D printing is done using a machine that takes the 3D image from the computer and prints a replica of the image using plastic or other materials.
Locations (1)
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia, United States