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Karydakis Flap Versus Burow's Triangle Advancement Flap in the Surgery of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus Disease

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2022-06-12

Plain-language summary

In this study, we aim to compare the Karydakis flap and Burow's Triangle Advancement Flap techniques applied in the surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus in terms of complications, time to return to normal activity, and recurrence.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between the ages of 18-65 * Primary pilonidal sinus disease * No abscess and absence of active infection during the operation Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 and over the age of 65 * Recurrent pilonidal sinus cases * Patients with chronic comorbidities such as immunosuppression, collagen tissue disease, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and neurological disease * Patients with an ASA score of 3-4 * Patients with a body mass index greater than 35 kg/m2 * Patients with drug and alcohol addiction

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain score according to the visual analogue scale

Timeframe: 1-3 days

Postoperative wound healing time

Timeframe: 4 to 6 weeks

Procedure-related complications

Timeframe: 1 to 6 weeks

Time to return to normal activity

Timeframe: 4 to 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05289297

SponsorIstanbul Sultanbeyli State Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

Contact for this trial

Muhammer Ergenç, MD

902165642400 muhammerergenc@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.