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AcnePhase 2NCT00701480

Safety and Efficacy of Skin Cleanser Contained Roselle Extract in Acne

A Phase 2 study testing skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extract and marketed skin cleanser in people with Acne, run by Thammasat University at 1 site in Thailand.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Skin cleanser for daily used is essential and one of the most common questions asked by acne patients. There are studies reported beneficial effects of cleansers in acne treatment. Extracts of plants as active ingredients in skin cleansers are increasingly popular worldwide. Roselle is a common tropical shrub. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Acne
What is being tested?
skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extract and marketed skin cleanser
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
Apr 2008to Sep 2008
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 to 45 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • age 12-45 yrs,both sex
  • clinical diagnosis of mild to moderately severe acne vulgaris(grade 1-3)
  • have at least 10 facial acne lesions
  • not changing any acne treatment during study period
  • able to follow up according to protocol
  • Written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • pregnant or breast feeding
  • severe acne(grade4 or nodulocystic acne)
  • treated with isotretinoin orally during the last 3 months
  • have other systemic disease or illness
  • have allergic history to Roselle

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Mali - Achariyakul, MD. contact

66-02-9269473

mali1799@hotmail.com

Narumol - Teeranulak, MD. contact

66-02-9269474

narumol-the@yahoo.com

Thailand1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Thammasat University

    KlongLaung, Pathumtanee, 12120

    Mali - Achariyakul, MD., 66-02-9269473, mali1799@hotmail.com

    Narumon Teeranurak, MD., 66-02-9269474

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Randomized Double-Blind Case Control Study of Safety and Efficacy of Skin Cleanser Contained Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract in Acne Treatment.

Skin cleanser for daily used is essential and one of the most common questions asked by acne patients. There are studies reported beneficial effects of cleansers in acne treatment. Extracts of plants as active ingredients in skin cleansers are increasingly popular worldwide. Roselle is a common tropical shrub. Usually, the calyces of the plant have been used to make beverages but it also used in Thai traditional medicine for several purposes including as antiseptic and astringent. The extract of roselle showed antioxidant and keratolytic effects from previous studies which fit to the pathogenesis of acne. The aims of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of skin cleanser contained roselle extract in acne.

Read the detailed description

Acne is one of the most common skin problems in teenagers and adolescents. Keys pathogenesis of the disease are 1.abnormal hypercornification of pilosebaceous duct,2.excess sebum production, 3.inflammation, 4.the present of Propionibacterium acnes. Treatments often include combination of topical and oral medications according to degree of acne severities. Acne medications can lead to drying and irritation of skin. Proper skin cleansing is important and can improve tolerability and efficacy of acne treatment.

Traditional medicine with longstanding used of herbal ingredients for skin problems and beauty is increasing more popular. Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(Roselle) is used as food, drink and topical formulation for skin infection in Thai traditional medicine. The extract from calyces contained polyphenolic compounds and anthocyanins that showed antioxidant and keratolytic activities. There for skin cleanser with Roselle extract might be benefit to acne by loosen comedone, reduce Propionibacterium acne and prevent keratinocyte injury.

The purposes of this study is to evaluate skin cleanser contained Roselle extract in two aspects ; 1. safety for irritation and allergic effects, 2. efficacy in acne as cleanser alone and as supportive care with others acne therapies.

Conditions
Acne
Being tested
skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extract, marketed skin cleanser
Keywords
acne, skin cleanser, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Roselle, safety, efficacy
Medical subject headings
Acne Vulgaris

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extractOther

    Also called Roselle skin cleanser

    face washing 2-3 times/day

  • marketed skin cleanserOther

    Also called Clean and Clear, Clearasil, Neutrogena

    face washing 2-3 times/day

Study groups in NCT00701480
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Experimentalskin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa
Receives: Other: skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extract
2Active comparatormarketed skin cleanser
Receives: Other: marketed skin cleanser

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. 1. Safety evaluation: Patch test 2. Efficacy evaluation: Acne lesions counts/ acne severity grading

    Measured: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. 1. Safety evaluation: "a." Skin properties by visual and tactile features., "b." Biophysical parameters of skin. 2.Efficacy evaluation: Patient assessments.

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Jun 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2008
  3. Primary completionJul 2008 (estimated)
  4. Study completionSep 2008 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00701480
Sponsor's protocol ID
MTU-E-1-002/51
Status last verified
Jun 2008
First submitted
17 Jun 2008
Last updated
19 Jun 2008
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing skin cleanser contained Hibiscus sabdariffa extract and marketed skin cleanser in people with Acne, run by Thammasat University at 1 site in Thailand.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jun 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Thailand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Mali - Achariyakul, MD. (66-02-9269473, mali1799@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

1. Safety evaluation: Patch test 2. Efficacy evaluation: Acne lesions counts/ acne severity grading (time frame: 6 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jun 2008.

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