Lessons Learned From the ADVOCATE Clinical Trial About Peristomal Skin Complications

Find out the lessons learned from the ADVOCATE clinical trial, including the relationship between peristomal skin complications and risk factors.


The ADVOCATE trial compares ostomy-related costs and incidence of peristomal skin complications (PSCs) for a ceramide infused ostomy skin barrier versus a control skin barrier.

The study authors also conducted a secondary analysis of the data to find out more about PSCs, including the characteristics of individuals with PSCs, associated risk factors, and shared lessons applicable to clinical practice. Read this article to learn the results of the analysis.

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