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Simple needle puncture may replace scalpel for pilonidal abscesses

NCT ID NCT06378918

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two ways to drain a pilonidal abscess: a simple needle puncture (aspiration) versus the standard incision. The goal was to see if puncture leads to faster healing, lower cost, and less time off work. Only 5 adults took part before the trial was stopped early, so the results are not conclusive.

What this could mean

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Active substance
puncture (aspiration) with local anesthesia and antibiotic coverage
What this could lead to
If puncture works as well as incision, it could offer a simpler, faster-healing option for draining pilonidal abscesses without general anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This trial was terminated with only 5 participants, so results are very limited. Puncture may not fully drain the abscess, leading to higher recurrence or need for additional procedures.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

5 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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 with a pilonidal sinus abscess * Surgical indication for flattening the abscess * Recurrent or de novo abscess * Signature of consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Skin necrosis * Immunosuppression (drug-related or pathological) or diabetes * Spontaneous fistulization * Patients who do not speak French * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding women * Patients without social security coverage * Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Person subject to psychiatric care under duress * Person subject to a legal protection measure * Person unable to express consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pilonidal sinus Surgical Wound

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Pilonidal cyst

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Angers

    Angers, 49000, France

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