Simple needle puncture may replace scalpel for pilonidal abscesses
NCT ID NCT06378918
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two ways to drain a pilonidal abscess: a simple needle puncture (aspiration) versus the standard incision. The goal was to see if puncture leads to faster healing, lower cost, and less time off work. Only 5 adults took part before the trial was stopped early, so the results are not conclusive.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- puncture (aspiration) with local anesthesia and antibiotic coverage
- What this could lead to
- If puncture works as well as incision, it could offer a simpler, faster-healing option for draining pilonidal abscesses without general anesthesia.
- What could go wrong
- This trial was terminated with only 5 participants, so results are very limited. Puncture may not fully drain the abscess, leading to higher recurrence or need for additional procedures.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Angers
Angers, 49000, France
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