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Pilot Trial Assessing the Effectiveness of Laser Hair Depilation on Pilonidal Disease Recurrence in Patients With Darker Skin Color
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic
Summary
Pilot randomized trial assessing the effectiveness of laser hair depilation on pilonidal disease recurrence in patients with darker skin color
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 21 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2025-10-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Laser hair depilation
Laser hair depilation treatment with Nd:YAG laser every 4-6 weeks to obtain a total of 5 treatments. Similar to the control group, they will also receive the "best recommended standard care" including teaching on hair removal techniques and asked to perform either chemical or mechanical depilation as needed between treatments.
Locations (1)
Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware, United States