Assessment of Novel Technology to Facilitate Drainage in Ostomy Pouches: OUTFLOW Study

Assessment of Novel Technology to Facilitate Drainage in Ostomy Pouches: OUTFLOW Study

The overall aim of this study is to determine the performance and safety of a novel coated material inside Convatec Ostomy Pouches, and to explore the clinical and quality of life benefits that may occur with the use of the test product. A minimum of 30 subjects, and a maximum of 40 subjects will be recruited to obtain 30 complete datasets comprised of a minimum of 15 colostomy and minimum of 10 ileostomies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Subjects with a colostomy or ileostomy

  • Age 18 years and over
  • Medically stable in the opinion of the investigator
  • Are able and willing to provide informed consent
  • Are able and willing to attend study visits
  • Currently use the same models of pouches as required by the study
  • Have a recent history of frequent pancaking (colostomy patients only)
  • Willing to stop using any lubricants in the pouches whilst participating in the study.
  • Subject has a valid email address for the Investigator to send links to study questionnaires and has access to a web enabled device.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Subjects with any peristomal skin condition classified as non-intact skin at the time of enrolment

  • Subjects who maybe receiving any concomitant treatment and/or medications which could impact the consistency of effluent during the study period.
  • Allergic to any components of the Novel Lubricant inclusive of Soyabean and/or Vitamin E.