Comparison of the Effectiveness of the Simple Puncture Compared to the Incision of an Abscess on the PiLOnidal Sinus
Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, ANGERS · Apr 19, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 09, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is comparing two different ways to treat a pilonidal cyst, which is an abscess that can form in the crease between the buttocks. The traditional method involves making a small cut to drain the abscess and requires daily care for about three weeks. However, researchers want to see if a new technique, which involves simply puncturing the abscess to drain it without needing general anesthesia, is just as effective. They believe this new method might allow patients to heal faster, cost less, and require less time off work.
To participate in this study, you need to be an adult with a pilonidal sinus abscess that needs treatment. You should not have started antibiotics before your consultation, and certain health conditions, like diabetes or skin issues, may exclude you. If eligible, you'll receive one of the two treatments and be monitored to see how well it works. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and your experience could help improve treatment options for others in the future.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adult patients with a pilonidal sinus abscess
- • Surgical indication for flattening the abscess
- • Recurrent or de novo abscess
- • Signature of consent to participate in the study
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Antibiotic therapy initiated before the emergency room consultation or before the scheduled consultation
- • Skin necrosis
- • Immunosuppression (drug-related or pathological) or diabetes
- • Spontaneous fistulization
- • Patients who do not speak French
- • Pregnant and/or breastfeeding women
- • Patients without social security coverage
- • Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision
- • Person subject to psychiatric care under duress
- • Person subject to a legal protection measure
- • Person unable to express consent
About University Hospital, Angers
The University Hospital of Angers is a leading academic medical institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical studies, the hospital leverages its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to investigate new therapeutic approaches and improve patient outcomes. Committed to excellence in patient care and medical education, the University Hospital of Angers collaborates with a network of researchers and healthcare professionals to facilitate groundbreaking studies across various medical fields, ensuring rigorous adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance. Through its clinical trial initiatives, the institution aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of effective treatments.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Angers, , France
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Aurélien VENARA, PHD
Principal Investigator
University Hospital of Angers
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported