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Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for Pilonidal Disease

Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for Pilonidal Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Who can join

8 Months – 30 Years · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Stage 3 pilonidal disease according to the Stanford Pilonidal Severity Staging System

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with pilonidal disease that is not classified as stage 3
* Intellectual disability precluding the patient and/or guardian from being able to consent

About the study

The purpose of this study is to determine the best method for cleaning wounds during surgery for patients with Stage 3 pilonidal disease. The investigators will compare the standard wound cleaning solution, saline, with a different solution called hypochlorous acid (Vashe, Urgo Medical) to see which one helps wounds heal faster after surgery.

What is being tested

• Hypochlorous Acid (procedure)

Sponsor: Stanford University · Participants: 72 · Started: Mar 1, 2026

Contact the study team

• Elena Harnish, MA · Phone: 650-739-6427
• Elton Ortiz, MS · Phone: 650-723-6439

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07417202

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.