Will Include Individuals Who Will Undergo ColostomyNCT07521774
The Effect of Ho'Oponopono Technique on Ostomy Adjustment, Body Image, and Quality of Life
A study testing Ho'oponopono technique and Standart of care in people with Will Include Individuals Who Will Undergo Colostomy and Colostomy - Stoma, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Ho'oponopono technique applied to patients with colostomy on ostomy adaptation, body image, and quality of life. Evidence from the existing literature suggests that the Ho'oponopono technique exerts beneficial effects on individuals' disease management and psychological… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Will Include Individuals Who Will Undergo Colostomy, Colostomy - Stoma, ho'Oponopono
- What is being tested?
- Ho'oponopono technique and Standart of care
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 27 Mar 2026to 15 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Scheduled to undergo colostomy
- Aged 18 years or older
- Able to speak and understand Turkish
- Literate (able to read and write)
- Willing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Having communication problems
- Having a neurological or psychiatric disorder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Ho'Oponopono Technique on Ostomy Adjustment, Body Image and Quality of Life in Colostomy Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Ho'oponopono technique applied to patients with colostomy on ostomy adaptation, body image, and quality of life. Evidence from the existing literature suggests that the Ho'oponopono technique exerts beneficial effects on individuals' disease management and psychological well-being. However, to date, no studies have examined the application of the Ho'oponopono technique in individuals with ostomy or evaluated its outcomes in this population. Therefore, this study is expected to contribute to the nursing literature, support the integration of the Ho'oponopono technique into nursing practice, and provide evidence-based guidance for nursing care related to colostomy.
- Conditions
- Will Include Individuals Who Will Undergo Colostomy, Colostomy - Stoma, ho'Oponopono, Adaptation to the Ostomy
- Being tested
- Ho'oponopono technique, Standart of care
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ho'oponopono techniqueBehavioural
The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.
Standart of careOther
Standard care is provided to individuals who have a stoma created in the postoperative period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ho'oponopono Technique Intervention | Experimental | The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied to patients in the intervention group after surgery. Receives: Behavioral: Ho'oponopono technique |
| Control Group (Standard Care) | Active comparator | No intervention will be performed for the patients in this group. The scales to be used in the study will be administered within the same time frame as in the intervention group. Receives: Other: Standart of care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Quality of Life as Assessed by the Stoma Quality of Life Scale (Stoma-QOL) Total Score
Quality of life in individuals with an ostomy will be evaluated using the Baxter et al. Stoma Quality of Life Scale (Stoma-QOL), a standardized self-report questionnaire specifically developed for individuals with a stoma. The scale consists of 21 items that measure stoma-related quality of life. The first two items assess overall life satisfaction and are scored from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction. The remaining items evaluate three subdimensions: work and social life (6 items), sexuality and body image (5 items), and stoma function (6 items), and one item assesses perceived economic status. Item scores are summed and transformed according to the scoring manual to obtain a total score. The total Stoma-QOL score will be used as the single reported outcome, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
Score range: 0-100 Minimum: 0 Maximum: 100 Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
Measured: The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.
Ostomy Adjustment Level as Assessed by the Ostomy Adjustment Scale (OAS) Total Score
Adaptation to living with an ostomy will be evaluated using the Ostomy Adjustment Scale, a Likert-type, self-report measurement tool that provides a quantitative assessment of overall ostomy adjustment. The scale includes items addressing physical adjustment (stoma care, pouch management, and ability to perform daily activities), psychological adjustment (acceptance of the ostomy, anxiety, body image, and self-esteem), social adjustment (participation in social relationships, comfort in social environments, and perceived stigma), and coping and adaptation skills (problem-solving, use of support resources, and managing daily life with an ostomy). Each item is scored on a Likert scale, and item scores are summed to obtain a total score. The total score will be used as the single reported outcome, with higher scores indicating better adjustment to the ostomy.
Score range: 34-204 Minimum: 34 Maximum: 204 Higher scores indicate better adjustment to the ostomy.
Measured: The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.
Body Image Perception as Assessed by the Body Image Scale (BIS) Total Score
Body image perception in individuals with an ostomy will be evaluated using the Body Image Scale, a self-report psychometric instrument that quantitatively measures satisfaction with body appearance and attitudes toward the body. The scale consists of Likert-type items assessing affective, cognitive, and behavioral responses related to body image. Each item is scored on a 4-point scale, and the item scores are summed to obtain a total score. The total score will be used as the single reported outcome. Higher scores indicate greater body image disturbance, whereas lower scores reflect a more positive body image perception.
Score range: 0-30 Minimum: 0 Maximum: 30 Higher scores indicate poorer body image.
Measured: The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study start27 Mar 2026
- Primary completion15 May 2026
- Study completion15 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Will Include Individuals Who Will Undergo ColostomyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07521774
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Ho'oponopono Technique
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Ho'Oponopono Technique on Ostomy Adjustment, Body Image and Quality of Life in Colostomy Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07521774
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Ho'oponopono Technique
- Conditions
- Will Include Individuals Who Will Undergo Colostomy, Colostomy - Stoma, ho'Oponopono, Adaptation to the Ostomy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Ho'oponopono technique applied to patients with colostomy on ostomy adaptation, body image, and quality of life. Evidence from the existing literature suggests that the Ho'oponopono technique exerts beneficial effects on individuals' disease management and psychological well-being. However, to date, no studies have examined the application of the Ho'oponopono technique in individuals with ostomy or evaluated its outcomes in this population. Therefore, this study is expected to contribute to the nursing literature, support the integration of the Ho'oponopono technique into nursing practice, and provide evidence-based guidance for nursing care related to colostomy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ho'oponopono Technique Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Ho'oponopono techniqueThe Ho'oponopono technique will be applied to patients in the intervention group after surgery. |
| Control Group (Standard Care) | Active comparator | Other: Standart of careNo intervention will be performed for the patients in this group. The scales to be used in the study will be administered within the same time frame as in the intervention group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Scheduled to undergo colostomy
- Aged 18 years or older
- Able to speak and understand Turkish
- Literate (able to read and write)
- Willing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having communication problems
- Having a neurological or psychiatric disorder
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Ho'oponopono techniqueThe Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month. | Behavioural | Ho'oponopono Technique Intervention |
| Standart of careStandard care is provided to individuals who have a stoma created in the postoperative period. | Other | Control Group (Standard Care) |
Primary outcome
Quality of Life as Assessed by the Stoma Quality of Life Scale (Stoma-QOL) Total Score
Time frame: The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.
Quality of life in individuals with an ostomy will be evaluated using the Baxter et al. Stoma Quality of Life Scale (Stoma-QOL), a standardized self-report questionnaire specifically developed for individuals with a stoma. The scale consists of 21 items that measure stoma-related quality of life. The first two items assess overall life satisfaction and are scored from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction. The remaining items evaluate three subdimensions: work and social life (6 items), sexuality and body image (5 items), and stoma function (6 items), and one item assesses perceived economic status. Item scores are summed and transformed according to the scoring manual to obtain a total score. The total Stoma-QOL score will be used as the single reported outcome, with higher scores indicating better quality of life. Score range: 0-100 Minimum: 0 Maximum: 100 Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
Ostomy Adjustment Level as Assessed by the Ostomy Adjustment Scale (OAS) Total Score
Time frame: The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.
Adaptation to living with an ostomy will be evaluated using the Ostomy Adjustment Scale, a Likert-type, self-report measurement tool that provides a quantitative assessment of overall ostomy adjustment. The scale includes items addressing physical adjustment (stoma care, pouch management, and ability to perform daily activities), psychological adjustment (acceptance of the ostomy, anxiety, body image, and self-esteem), social adjustment (participation in social relationships, comfort in social environments, and perceived stigma), and coping and adaptation skills (problem-solving, use of support resources, and managing daily life with an ostomy). Each item is scored on a Likert scale, and item scores are summed to obtain a total score. The total score will be used as the single reported outcome, with higher scores indicating better adjustment to the ostomy. Score range: 34-204 Minimum: 34 Maximum: 204 Higher scores indicate better adjustment to the ostomy.
Body Image Perception as Assessed by the Body Image Scale (BIS) Total Score
Time frame: The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.
Body image perception in individuals with an ostomy will be evaluated using the Body Image Scale, a self-report psychometric instrument that quantitatively measures satisfaction with body appearance and attitudes toward the body. The scale consists of Likert-type items assessing affective, cognitive, and behavioral responses related to body image. Each item is scored on a 4-point scale, and the item scores are summed to obtain a total score. The total score will be used as the single reported outcome. Higher scores indicate greater body image disturbance, whereas lower scores reflect a more positive body image perception. Score range: 0-30 Minimum: 0 Maximum: 30 Higher scores indicate poorer body image.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Ho'oponopono technique and Standart of care in people with Will Include Individuals Who Will Undergo Colostomy and Colostomy - Stoma, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Quality of Life as Assessed by the Stoma Quality of Life Scale (Stoma-QOL) Total Score (time frame: The Ho'oponopono technique will be applied on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the end of the first month. Data will be collected using the study scales on days 1, 3, and 10, and at the end of the first month.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jun 2026.