A randomised trial of Bascom's procedure versus cleft closure for the management of primary pilonidal sinus disease

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN44896217

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2001-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Ear, Nose and Throat: Pilonidal sinus disease Ear, Nose and Throat Pilonidal sinus disease

Interventions

Randomised to treatment by Bascom's procedure or cleft closure.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age over 16 2. Chronic pilonidal sinus disease that consultant considers to be suitable for Bascom's procedure 3. Patient willing to attend long-term follow-up

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026