Radiofrequency Treatment for Pilonidal Disease Safety and Effectiveness
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This study tests a radiofrequency (heat-based) treatment to safely and effectively treat pilonidal sinus disease—a condition where an infected cavity forms near the tailbone. Researchers will check if this non-surgical approach reduces infection, works well, and keeps patients satisfied over 6 months.
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Who can take part
- You have an infected pilonidal sinus (not an acute abscess requiring immediate surgery)
- You are 18 years or older
- You have health insurance coverage in France
- You speak French fluently
- You can commit to 6 months of follow-up visits and assessments
- If you can become pregnant, you use highly effective birth control (less than 1% failure rate)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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