Phenol or Laser: Best Minimally Invasive Treatment for Pilonidal Sinus?

Launched by MERSIN UNIVERSITY · Dec 3, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating two treatment options for a common condition called pilonidal sinus disease, which often causes pain, itching, and discharge in the area between the buttocks. The goal of the study is to compare the effectiveness of two minimally invasive methods: one that uses a chemical called phenol to help the body heal the sinus, and another that uses laser technology to destroy the sinus tissue. This research is important because it aims to find the best way to treat this condition while minimizing recovery time and discomfort for patients.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with uncomplicated pilonidal sinus disease. It’s important that they have not received any previous treatments for this condition. Participants will have their medical information recorded and will need to sign consent forms to join the study. Throughout the trial, participants can expect close monitoring and support as they undergo one of the two treatment options being studied. This could be a great opportunity for those suffering from this condition to contribute to important research while exploring new treatment possibilities.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged 18 years and older with pilonidal sinus disease
• • Patients who have not had any previous treatment for pilonidal sinus disease
• • Patients with uncomplicated pilonidal sinus
• • Having been diagnosed with pilonidal sinus disease
• • Patients whose descriptive and clinical characteristics are recorded in their medical files
• • Those who have signed the Informed Voluntary Consent Form/Written Consent Form
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who have previously been treated for pilonidal sinus disease
• • Patients with complicated pilonidal sinus disease
• • Patients aged under 18
• • Patients whose descriptive and clinical characteristics are not recorded in their file records
• • Those who have not signed the Informed Voluntary Consent Form/Written Consent Form