NCT05439291 · Stanford University
Comparing Operative vs Non Operative Treatment for Pilonidal Disease
What this study is about
The goal is to evaluate whether surgical excision of the pilonidal disease is needed after resolution of the initial symptoms when the patient follows regular hair removal regimen such as laser epilation.
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The goal is to evaluate whether surgical excision of the pilonidal disease is needed after resolution of the initial symptoms when the patient follows regular hair removal regimen such as laser epilation.
Interventions
PROCEDURE
Regular Epilation Regimen
Epilation using laser device
PROCEDURE
Surgical excision
Excision of pilonidal pit with trephine
Primary outcome measures
Number of participants with recurrent symptoms of pilonidal disease
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Patients at Stanford Healthcare with pilonidal disease.
- Patients over the age of 8yrs.
Exclusion criteria
- Inability to read, write or understand English \*\*\*or Spanish
- Intellectual disability precluding the patient from being able to comprehend or respond to the questionnaire
Where
- Palo Alto, California
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Nov 22, 2024 · Source of record for eligibility and locations