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Could a simple surgical rinse cut infection risk in pilonidal disease?

NCT ID NCT07321704

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two rinses used during surgery for pilonidal disease, a chronic skin condition near the tailbone. One rinse is Irrisept, an antiseptic that kills bacteria, and the other is normal saline, the standard rinse. The goal is to see if Irrisept reduces infections and wound complications after flap closure surgery. About 60 adults having this surgery will take part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Irrisept (0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic solution)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to lower infection and wound problems after pilonidal surgery, helping people heal faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The antiseptic rinse might not reduce complications more than standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Willing and able to provide written informed consent and to comply with the requirements of the Clinical Investigational Plan 2. Male or female patients aged 18 years or above 3. Patients scheduled for flap-based procedure for pilonidal disease with planned use of Irrisept or normal saline irrigation 4. Subjects who are willing and able to comply with all aspects of the treatment and evaluation schedule Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known allergy to contents of Irrisept (chlorhexidine gluconate) 2. Full-thickness ('third degree') burns 3. Wounds with uncontrolled clinical infection (CDC Contamination Grade 4) 4. Any medical condition or serious intercurrent illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, may make it undesirable for the patient to participate in the study 5. Currently participating or has participated in another clinical study within 30 days prior to enrollment 6. Pregnant or lactating women 7. Any subject who, at the discretion of the Investigator, is not suitable for inclusion in the study

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Locations

  • Surgery Group LA

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    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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