LASER VERSUS CRYSTALLIZED PHENOL IN PILONIDAL SINUS DISEASE (NCT07701772) | Clinical Trial Compass
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LASER VERSUS CRYSTALLIZED PHENOL IN PILONIDAL SINUS DISEASE
120 participantsStarted 2026-07-15
Plain-language summary
This single-center prospective randomized parallel-group trial compares laser ablation and crystallized phenol application in adults with primary uncomplicated sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease. The primary objective is to compare postoperative day 1 pain intensity between the two treatment methods. Secondary objectives include complete epithelialization by day 30, time to complete epithelialization, postoperative day 7 pain, duration of analgesic use, time to return to daily activities and work, early local complications, and 6-month recurrence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Diagnosis of primary chronic sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease
* Uncomplicated disease
* Suitability for minimally invasive treatment
* Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute pilonidal abscess
* History of pilonidal abscess drainage
* Previous surgical or interventional treatment for pilonidal sinus disease
* Recurrent pilonidal disease
* Complex pilonidal disease or marked lateral extension
* Immunosuppression, chronic steroid use, or systemic conditions that may significantly impair wound healing
* Inability to attend regular follow-up
* Refusal to participate in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.