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Acne VulgarisPhase 4NCT00926367

Two-week Study to Compare the Tolerance and Irritation Potential of Two Combination Topical Gel Acne Medications

A Phase 4 study testing Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and adapalene 0.1% gel in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Stiefel, a GSK Company at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a single-blind (blinded expert grader), randomized, half-face study being conducted at one clinical site. On 1 side of the face, the subject will apply 1 of the 2 test products, antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide or benzoyl peroxide and adapalene gel and the contra lateral side of the face will remain non-treated… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 years
Conditions the study is for
Acne Vulgaris
What is being tested?
Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and adapalene 0.1% gel
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
52 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
May 2009to Jul 2009
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 18 to 45 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects 18 to 45 years of age or older, able to complete the study and comply with study instructions.
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test. Sexually active women of childbearing potential participating in the study must have been using a medically acceptable form of contraception
  • Capable of understanding and willing to provide signed and dated written voluntary informed consent (and any local or national authorization requirements) before any protocol specific procedures are performed.
  • Is willing to discontinue use of all facial products (other than the cleanser provided and makeup or razor and facial shave product) on the face for the 3 days before their baseline/day 0 visit and use only the provided facial products and their normal makeup or razor and facial shaving product for the duration of the study.
  • Is willing to avoid sunburn, tanning, tanning beds or other excessive sun exposure. Understands that if their skin tone changes significantly during the study it will be necessary to discontinue their participation.

Who cannot join

  • Male subjects that have facial beards (mustache and/or goatee is acceptable).
  • Is a Type I diabetic.
  • Has active or chronic skin allergies.
  • Has a history of acute or chronic disease that might interfere with, or increase the risk of study participation.
  • Has participated in other facial studies in the preceding 30 days or other clinical studies in preceding 14 days.
  • Had skin cancer treatment in preceding 12 months.
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  • Has damaged skin on facial areas (eg, from sunburn, tattoos, scars).
  • Had any medical procedure (eg, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, plastic surgery) to facial areas in preceding 12 months.
  • Had any cosmetic procedure (eg, microdermabrasion, etc.) to facial areas within 8 weeks of the baseline visit.
  • Live in the same household as currently enrolled subjects.
  • Any other condition or factor the investigator or his duly assigned representative believes may affect the skin response or the interpretation of the test results.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • cyberDERM

    Broomall, Pennsylvania, 19008

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About this study

Official title: Two-week Study to Determine and Compare the Tolerance and Irritation Potential of Topical Antibiotic and Benzoyl Peroxide to Benzoyl Peroxide and Adapalene Topical Gel Acne Medications

This is a single-blind (blinded expert grader), randomized, half-face study being conducted at one clinical site. On 1 side of the face, the subject will apply 1 of the 2 test products, antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide or benzoyl peroxide and adapalene gel and the contra lateral side of the face will remain non-treated to serve as a control. Approximately 25-30 male and female healthy subjects will be randomly assigned to each product

Read the detailed description

This is a single-blind (blinded expert grader), parallel group, randomized, half-face study being conducted at one clinical site. On 1 side of the face, the subject will apply 1 of the 2 test products, a topical antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide or benzoyl peroxide and adapalene and the contra lateral side of the face will remain non-treated to serve as a control. Approximately 25-30 male and female healthy subjects will be randomly assigned to each product.

The subjects will be entered into a 2-week treatment phase. The once-daily applications for the study medication will be supervised at the site, Monday through Friday of each week. Subjects will apply the study product at home on Saturdays and Sundays.

A blinded expert grader will rate comparative product tolerance on each week day (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) during the study before study product is applied.

Subject questionnaires will be completed along with collection of all adverse events.

Conditions
Acne Vulgaris
Being tested
Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and adapalene 0.1% gel
Keywords
Acne
Medical subject headings
Acne Vulgaris

What participants receive

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

  • Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxideDrug

    Also called Duac® Topical Gel (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide.

    Once-daily applications, to the randomized side of the face either left or right, of a topical antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide gel. This contains a topical antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide gel.

  • benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and adapalene 0.1% gelDrug

    Also called benzoyl peroxide gel and adapalene gel

    Once-daily applications, to the randomized side of the face either left or right,benzoyl peroxide and adapalene gel

Study groups in NCT00926367
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Clinidamycin/ Benzoyl PeroxideExperimentalOnce-daily applications, to the randomized side of the face either left or right, of a topical antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide (BPO).
Receives: Drug: Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide and adapaleneActive comparatorOnce-daily applications, to the randomized side of the face either left or right, of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) and adapalene
Receives: Drug: benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and adapalene 0.1% gel

What is being measured

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

  1. Skin Erythema (Redness)

    Assessment of erythema as part of an evaluation of tolerance of two treatments: clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide or dapsone gel. This was done by visual assessment by an independent blinded grader using the grading scale shown below.

    Grade Description 0 None 2 Mild erythema 4 Moderate confluent erythema 6 Marked erythema with some edema 8 Marked erythema, edema, possible erosion

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  2. Skin Dryness

    The amount of dryness on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate skin dryness is:

    Grade Description 0 None 2 Slight flaking 4 Moderate flaking/scaling 6 Marked scaling / slight fissuring 8 Severe scaling, fissuring

    Expert Grader assessments of dryness were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. Skin Moisture and Hydration

    To assess skin moisture and hydration using transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Results are measured on a continuous scale. Higher values indicate greater water loss/ lower skin moisture levels.

    Evaporative water loss measurements provide an instrumental assessment of skin barrier function(one of the layers of the skin. Damage leads to a disruption of the barrier that is accompanied by elevated water loss rates and affects skin moisture and hydration. Higher values indicate greater water loss.

    Measured: Baseline, Days 3, 7, and 14

  2. Skin Hydration

    The ability of an alternating current to flow through the stratum corneum is an indirect measure of its water content. The value recorded is expressed in microsiemens. Higher values indicate greater levels of skin hydration.

    Test results were compared to measurements from the other side of the face, which was not treated instead of referring to a normal range. A normal range does not exist for this measurement. Instead, the non-treated side of the face was used as a control to determine the normal level of skin hydration.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 hrs. post 1st Treatment, Days 3, 7, and 14

  3. Self Assessment of Burning

    The amount of burning on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate burning is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of burning were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  4. Self Assessment of Stinging

    The amount of stinging on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate stinging is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of stinging were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  5. Self Assessment of Dryness

    The amount of dryness on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate dryness is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of burning were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  6. Self Assessment of Texture (Roughness)

    The amount of roughness on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate roughness is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of burning were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  7. Self Assessment of Pain

    The amount of pain on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate pain is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of burning were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  8. Self Assessment of Crusting

    The amount of crusting on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate crusting is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of burning were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  9. Self Assessment of Blistering

    The amount of blistering on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate blistering is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of burning were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  10. Self Assessment of Oiliness

    The amount of oiliness on the left and right cheek of each panelist.

    The scale used to evaluate oiliness is:

    Scale Description:

    (scale: 0 = none to 3 = severe)

    Subject Self Assessments of burning were taken prior to product application on Days 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14

  11. Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - How do You Rate the Comfort of the Skin Where You Are Currently Treating With the Study Product?

    The subject were presented with a questionnaire at day 14 (end of study) and was asked the following question: How do you rate the comfort of the skin where you are currently treating with the study product?

    The subject replied using the following scale:

    1. - Very Comfortable
    2. - Comfortable
    3. - Somewhat Comfortable
    4. - Somewhat Uncomfortable
    5. - Uncomfortable

    Measured: Day 14

  12. Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - How Compliant Were You With Applying the Study Product Each and Every Day?

    The subject were presented with a questionnaire at day 14 (end of study) and was asked the following question: How compliant were you with applying the study product each and every day?

    The subject replied using the following scale:

    0 - Not Compliant at all (<50%)

    1. - Mostly Compliant (50%-79%)
    2. - Very Compliant (80%-100%)

    Measured: Day 14

  13. Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Did You Feel That Your Skin Was Hydrated and Moisturized While You Were on Your Study Product?

    The subject were presented with a questionnaire at day 14 (end of study) and was asked the following question: Did you feel that your skin was hydrated and moisturized while you were on your study product?

    The subject replied using the following scale:

    1 - Yes 0 - No

    Measured: Day 14

  14. Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Was the Study Product Easy to Use With Make-up?

    The subject were presented with a questionnaire at day 14 (end of study) and was asked the following question: Was the study product easy to use with make-up?

    The subject replied using the following scale:

    0 - Not Applicable

    1. - Very Easy
    2. - Easy
    3. - Neutral
    4. - Difficult
    5. - Very Difficult

    Measured: Day 14

  15. Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - What Was Your Overall Satisfaction of the Study Product?

    The subject were presented with a questionnaire at day 14 (end of study) and was asked the following question: What was your overall satisfaction of the study product?

    The subject replied using the following scale:

    1. - Very Satisfied
    2. - Satisfied
    3. - Neutral
    4. - Unsatisfied
    5. - Very Unsatisfied

    Measured: Day 14

  16. Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - How do You Rate the Ease of Application of the Study Product?

    The subject were presented with a questionnaire at day 14 (end of study) and was asked the following question: Was the study product easy to use with make-up?

    The subject replied using the following scale:

    0 - Not Applicable

    1. - Very Easy
    2. - Easy
    3. - Neutral
    4. - Difficult
    5. - Very Difficult

    Measured: Day 14

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Jun 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2009
  3. Primary completionJun 2009
  4. Study completionJul 2009

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
52 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00926367
Sponsor's protocol ID
C0000-405
Status last verified
May 2015
First submitted
21 Jun 2009
Last updated
20 May 2015
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and adapalene 0.1% gel in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Stiefel, a GSK Company at 1 site in United States.

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 5 inclusion and 11 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 May 2015. 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 United States. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 4 Aug 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Skin Erythema (Redness) (time frame: Baseline, Day 1 through Day 14). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 20 May 2015.

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