RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07417202

Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for Pilonidal Disease

Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for Pilonidal Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Stanford University

Enrollment

72 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pilonidal Disease

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the best method for cleaning wounds during surgery for patients with Stage 3 pilonidal disease. The investigators will compare the standard wound cleaning solution, saline, with a different solution called hypochlorous acid (Vashe, Urgo Medical) to see which one helps wounds heal faster after surgery.

Eligibility

Min Age: 8 MonthsMax Age: 30 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Hypochlorous Acid for people with pilonidal disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 8 Months to 30 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

PROCEDUREHypochlorous Acid

Hypochlorous acid will be used as the wound irrigation solution instead of the saline which is currently considered standard. All other aspects of the surgery will be the same across both arms.