Comparing surgery and hair removal for pilonidal disease treatment

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates whether surgical excision is necessary for patients with pilonidal disease who follow a regular hair removal regimen, such as laser epilation, after their initial symptoms resolve. It involves a randomized controlled trial where participants will be assigned to either continue with hair removal alone or undergo surgical excision in addition to hair removal. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of these approaches in preventing recurrence of the disease, which can cause significant discomfort and social challenges for affected individuals. Patient surveys and clinical notes will be utilized to gather data on outcomes and experiences.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Stanford University School of Medicine
  Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bill Chiu, MD — Stanford University
• Study coordinator: Bill Chiu, MD
• Email: bchiu@stanfordchildrens.org
• Phone: 650-723-6439

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.