Three Way Crossover Study: Assessment of Colostomy Bags with an Active Chamber Filter System and Incidence of Filter-Related Complication by People Living with a Colostomy
This 3-way crossover study aims to evaluate whether colostomy bags with an active chamber filter system reduce the incidence of filter-related complications, such as ballooning and pancaking, help neutralise odour, and minimise faecal leakage through the filter compared to colostomy bags with a protective filter
• Adult aged over 18 years
• Colostomy for 6 months or longer
• Experiences any filter-related complications, such as ballooning, pancaking, odour, or faecal leakage through the filter, at least once a week (7 days)
• Independent in colostomy care
• Using a flat, closed colostomy bag
• Stoma size (diameter) less than 55 mm
• Using a colostomy bag with a hydrocolloid wafer (baseplate)
• Able to read and complete the study questionnaire in English