Effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal in Pilonidal Disease

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Pilonidal disease is a common painful condition that affects 26 per 100,000 people with an incidence of 1.1% in the young male population. Recurrence rates of pilonidal disease after initial incision and drainage and after resection have been reported to be 16% and 11% respectively. Furthermore, wound issues after resection with primary closure have been reported to be as high as 30%. In several retrospective studies and small prospective studies, laser hair removal has shown promise as an adjunct therapy to decrease recurrent infections and decrease the need for repeat surgery in adults and older adolescents. We are performing a randomized control trial of laser hair depilation plus chemical/mechanical depilation to examine outcomes related to recurrence of pilonidal disease.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Pilonidal Disease

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03276065
Study type	Interventional
Source	Nationwide Children's Hospital
Contact
Status	Active, not recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	September 5, 2017
Completion date	December 31, 2022

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