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

Pilonidal Disease

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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Laser hair depilation for people with pilonidal disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 10 Years to 21 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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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.