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Evaluation of the Impact of Pilonidal Cyst Recurrence on Quality of Life in Patients Previously Treated With Conventional Surgery or Laser Therapy
Led by GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · Updated on 2025-09-26
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the impact of pilonidal cyst recurrence on the quality of life in patients who were previously treated with radical surgery or laser therapy. This observational study focuses on patients who come for consultation due to a recurrence of their pilonidal cyst. It aims to describe how recurrence affects quality of life, pain intensity, discomfort, duration of nursing care, and inactivity following treatment. The study involves a single assessment during the patient's consultation for cyst recurrence. Quality of life will be evaluated using the MOS 36-item short-form health survey (SF-36) and the Wound quality of life in Chronic Wounds survey (Wound QoL17). Pain and discomfort levels will be measured with a simple numerical scale from 0 to 10. No additional treatments or interventions are applied as part of this study. Participants will provide data during one visit which will be recorded on an electronic case report form. Researchers will measure the impact of recurrence on the patient's quality of life as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include pain and discomfort intensity and quality of life as assessed by the Wound QoL17 questionnaire. The study does not add constraints beyond the routine consultation and will observe participants until the end date in March 2026.
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Brief Title
Evaluation of the Impact of Pilonidal Cyst Recurrence on Quality of Life in Patients Previously Treated With Conventional Surgery or Laser Therapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient aged 14 years or older
- Patient has been informed about the study and has not objected to data collection
- For patients under 18, both parents or legal guardians have been informed and do not oppose participation
- Patient presents recurrence of pilonidal sinus after a first complete treatment by radical surgery or laser therapy
- Recurrence defined by symptoms lasting more than 6 months or characteristic MRI findings if available
You will not qualify if you...
- Symptoms less than 6 months old
- First operation was only a simple abscess flattening
- Atypical symptoms without radiological confirmation of recurrence
- History of more than one elective surgery for pilonidal sinus
- Pilonidal sinus with posterior anal fistula
- Persistent skin opening without hair and without symptoms
- Patient under court protection, guardianship, or curatorship
- Mental deficiency or any condition hindering understanding and non-opposition
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for consultation and eligibility assessment
Duration - Single day assessment
Participants are assessed during a single consultation for recurrence of pilonidal cyst to evaluate quality of life and symptoms.
1 visit (in-person) for data collection and questionnaires
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Clinique de la Sauvegarde
Lyon, France, 69009
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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