RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06406621
Pilot Trial Assessing the Effectiveness of Laser Hair Depilation on Pilonidal Disease Recurrence in Patients With Darker Skin Color
Sponsor
Nemours Children's Clinic
Enrollment
36 participants
Start Date
Oct 1, 2025
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Pilot randomized trial assessing the effectiveness of laser hair depilation on pilonidal disease recurrence in patients with darker skin color
Eligibility
Min Age: 10 YearsMax Age: 21 Years
Inclusion Criteria3
- Age: 10-21 years
- Diagnosis of pilonidal disease
- Fitzpatrick skin type IV, V, or VI
Exclusion Criteria2
- History of photosensitivity
- Actively inflamed pilonidal sinus (will be offered enrollment upon resolution).
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Interventions
PROCEDURELaser hair depilation
Laser hair depilation treatment with Nd:YAG laser every 4-6 weeks to obtain a total of 5 treatments. Similar to the control group, they will also receive the "best recommended standard care" including teaching on hair removal techniques and asked to perform either chemical or mechanical depilation as needed between treatments.
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NCT06406621
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