Comparing Operative vs Non Operative Treatment for Pilonidal Disease

Part of paid clinical trials in Palo Alto, California.

Sponsor
Stanford University
Study ID
NCT05439291
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Pilonidal Disease

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
8 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Regular Epilation Regimen — PROCEDURE
    Epilation using laser device
  • Surgical excision — PROCEDURE
    Excision of pilonidal pit with trephine

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 19, 2022
Status verified
Nov 2024
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2027
Completion
Jan 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
400 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Regular epilation regimen only
  • Active Comparator: Regular epilation regimen with surgical excision

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of participants with recurrent symptoms of pilonidal disease [ Time Frame: Up to 1 year ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Stanford University School of MedicinePalo AltoCalifornia94304
Bill Chiu
[email protected]
650-723-6439

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