Effect of Phenol Addition to Laser Treatment on Epithelialization and Healing Process in Pilonidal Sinus

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Conditions studied: Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Laser Therapy

In brief

This study compares two treatment approaches for pilonidal sinus disease: laser treatment alone versus laser treatment combined with phenol application. Pilonidal sinus is a common condition that affects young adults and can cause significant discomfort and time off work. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either laser treatment only (Group A) or laser treatment plus phenol application (Group B). Both treatments are minimally invasive and performed under local anesthesia as day surgery procedures. The main goal is to determine if adding phenol to laser treatment speeds up the healing process (epithelialization) and improves patient outcomes. We will measure healing time, pain levels, return to daily activities, and quality of life over a 3-month follow-up period. This research may help develop more effective treatment protocols that reduce healing time and improve patient comfort for people with pilonidal sinus disease.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07023952

Run by

Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital

People needed

130

Starts

2025-05-01

Expected to finish

2025-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 years and older
• Primary pilonidal sinus disease
• Three or fewer pit counts
• Willing to participate in the study and signed informed consent form
• Able to attend follow-up visits

You may not qualify if…

• Age under 18 years
• More than three pit counts
• Acute abscess presentation
• Bilateral lateral extension
• Recurrent pilonidal sinus disease
• Immunocompromised patients
• Patients unable to attend follow-up visits
• Pregnancy (if applicable)
• Severe comorbidities that contraindicate surgery under local anesthesia

Where it is running

• Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital — Istanbul, Other, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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