Pilot Trial Assessing the Effectiveness of Laser Hair Depilation on Pilonidal Disease Recurrence in Patients With Darker Skin Color

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Pilonidal Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
10 – 21
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
36 (estimated)
Sponsor
Nemours Children's Clinic · Other
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About This Trial

Pilot randomized trial assessing the effectiveness of laser hair depilation on pilonidal disease recurrence in patients with darker skin color

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 10-21 years * Diagnosis of pilonidal disease * Fitzpatrick skin type IV, V, or VI Exclusion Criteria: * History of photosensitivity * Actively inflamed pilonidal sinus (will be offered enrollment upon resolution).
Contacts

Peter Minneci, MD

302-333-9549

peter.minneci@nemours.org

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Lindsey Asti, PhD

302-651-5888

lindsey.asti@nemours.org

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