Can a simple wash speed up healing after pilonidal surgery?

NCT ID NCT07417202

First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study compares two wound-cleaning solutions used during surgery for advanced pilonidal disease. About 72 people will be randomly assigned to receive either standard saline or hypochlorous acid wash. The goal is to see which method leads to faster wound closure and fewer recurrences over two years.

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  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - Stanford

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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