New study aims to uncover why pilonidal sinus wounds fail to heal
NCT ID NCT07370714
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 250 adults undergoing routine surgery for pilonidal sinus disease to understand why some wounds reopen. Researchers will track the sinus's distance from the anus, the disease stage, and the surgical method used. The goal is to identify factors that lead to wound dehiscence and slow healing, helping doctors improve surgical outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help surgeons choose techniques and identify patients at higher risk for wound problems, leading to better recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment test. It will not prove what works best, only suggest possible links. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adult patients diagnosed with pilonidal sinus disease who undergo pilonidal sinus surgery as part of routine clinical care at participating centers. Eligible patients are enrolled prospectively and followed after surgery. Demographic, anatomical, and surgical characteristics are recorded for observational analysis of postoperative wound outcomes.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years of age) * Diagnosis of pilonidal sinus disease * Patients undergoing pilonidal sinus surgery as part of routine clinical care * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing emergency surgery * Previous pilonidal sinus surgery at the same site * Inability to complete postoperative follow-up
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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