Stitch or leave open? trial tests best way to heal painful tailbone cysts
NCT ID NCT07311707
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two surgical methods for treating pilonidal sinus disease, a painful condition near the tailbone. Sixty adults aged 20 to 50 will be randomly assigned to have the wound stitched closed right after surgery or left open to heal naturally. Researchers will track how fast each group heals and check for infections or return of the sinus over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Surgical procedure (primary closure or open wound management)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could guide surgeons to choose the method that leads to faster healing and fewer complications for patients with pilonidal sinus disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques have known risks like infection or recurrence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Wasim Khan
Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
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