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Cost-utility Analysis of the Use of a Laser Fiber in the Management of Non-abscessed Pilonidal Cyst
Sponsor: Elsan
Summary
This multicenter, prospective, randomized, open-label trial compares laser fiber treatment with conventional surgery in adults with non-abscessed pilonidal cyst. The main objective is to evaluate the incremental cost-utility ratio of laser fiber versus conventional surgery over 12 months from a societal perspective. Secondary objectives include 3-month cost-utility, healing time, closure at 3 months, recurrence at 12 months, postoperative complications, treatment parameters, postoperative pain, and duration of sick leave.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 79 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2029-12-15
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Laser fiber treatment
Use of a laser fiber introduced through the pilonidal cyst tract to destroy the cyst walls. Main steps include tract exploration, curettage, irrigation, two laser passes, and dry dressing.
Conventional surgery
Conventional surgical excision of the entire cystic area with packing and absorbent dressing.
Locations (2)
Clinique Esquirol Saint Hilaire ELSAN
Agen, France
Polyclinique du Parc - ELSAN
Caen, France