Surgery vs Hair Removal for Pilonidal Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is surgery for pilonidal disease generally safe?
How does surgical excision differ from other treatments for pilonidal disease?
Surgical excision for pilonidal disease involves removing the affected tissue, which can lead to tissue loss and potential healing issues, unlike minimally invasive techniques that aim to reduce pain and speed up recovery. This approach is often used when other treatments are not effective, especially in chronic or recurrent cases.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for pilonidal disease?
Research shows that sinus excision techniques, which are part of the surgical options for pilonidal disease, can lead to shorter operation times, hospital stays, and recovery periods, with better patient satisfaction compared to other surgical methods. Additionally, postoperative hair removal has been studied for its potential to reduce the recurrence of pilonidal disease.69111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Bill Chiu, MD
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for patients at Stanford Healthcare over the age of 8 with pilonidal disease, who can read and understand English or Spanish. It's not suitable for those with intellectual disabilities that prevent them from understanding or responding to questionnaires.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomized to either regular epilation regimen only or regular epilation regimen with surgical excision
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Regular Epilation Regimen
- Surgical excision
Surgical excision is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor