Could a simple cream ease painful pilonidal cysts?

NCT ID NCT06286397

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests a topical cream called clascoterone in 75 adults with pilonidal disease, a painful skin condition in the buttock crease. Participants apply the cream or a placebo daily for 3 months. Researchers check if the cream reduces disease severity and improves quality of life using photos and surveys.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States

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