Acne VulgarisPhase 4NCT00952523
Evaluation of Irritation That Potentially Could be Caused by Two Facial Gels Applied to Opposite Sides of the Face
A Phase 4 study testing Tretinoin Facial Gel and Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial Gel in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Bausch Health Americas, Inc. at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
A study to compare the skin irritation potential of two marketed gels for acne treatment, each applied to half of the face of healthy volunteers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Acne Vulgaris
- What is being tested?
- Tretinoin Facial Gel and Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial Gel
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 162 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jul 2009to Oct 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy volunteers
- Before screening, subjects (or legally authorized representative) must read and sign the IRB approved Informed Consent Form (includes HIPPA and Photo release)
- Subjects must have Fitzpatrick Skin Type I, II or III, and judged by the Investigator to have healthy skin
- Subject's bilateral facial skin must be clear of any confounding irritation, rashes, acne, rosacea, etc. prior to the study
- Subject must be free of systemic retinoids for at least 2 months
- Subject must not be using any topical retinoids, systemic antibiotics, nicotinamide or systemic steroids for 1 month prior to study start
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- All other topical medications to face (e.g., steroids, antimicrobials, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide) and cosmetics containing retinols, AHA's and bleaching agents such as hydroquinone are to be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to study initiation
- Subjects will not apply any emollients and cosmetics to the facial area 24 hours prior to study initiation
- Subject must not be planning to become pregnant or nursing before entering the study and during the study period. In addition if using birth control pills, subject must be stabilized for at least 2 months. If subject is of child bearing potential, subject must be using approved method of birth control. Approved methods are birth control pills, implants, patches or spermicide with condoms.
Who cannot join
- Subjects who are pregnant or nursing
- Subjects who have a grade 1 or more for facial erythema
- Subjects who exhibit any skin condition (i.e., atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis) or disease that may require concurrent therapy or may confound the evaluation of drug safety or efficacy
- Subjects who have a history of hypersensitivity to any of the formulation components
- Subjects who have received any experimental drug or used any experimental device 30 days prior to initiation of study therapy
- Subjects who have excessive facial hair that may obstruct or hinder the evaluation of any reactions
- Subjects who use any known photosensitizing agents
- Subjects who presently have skin cancer or actinic keratosis on the face
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: An Investigator-Blind, Phase 4 Study Assessing the Facial Irritation Potential of Two Acne Treatment Products (Retin-A Micro Gel, 0.04% Pump and Epiduo Gel) Using a Split-Face Model
A study to compare the skin irritation potential of two marketed gels for acne treatment, each applied to half of the face of healthy volunteers.
Read the detailed description
At the Baseline Visit, following satisfaction of entry criteria and screening procedures, all subjects will be applying two products to their faces, each on one side only. The side of the face receiving each product is randomly assigned. One group will use Retin-A MICRO Gel, (tretinoin) 0.04% Pump on the left side of the face and Epiduo Gel (adapalene .1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%), on the right side of the face daily for 3 consecutive weeks after washing with study-supplied facial wash. The other group will use the same products, but on opposite sides of the face for three consecutive weeks after washing with the same study-supplied facial wash.
Subjects will return to the study center every weekday morning for evaluation and application of both study products. Applications done on the weekends, will be done at home by the subject. At each visit the subject will be scored for cutaneous treatment effects by a blinded evaluator. At baseline and at the end of each week, subjects will be photographed and have chromometer readings.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- Being tested
- Tretinoin Facial Gel, Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial Gel
- Keywords
- acne, irritation, objective sensory methods
- Medical subject headings
- Acne Vulgaris
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tretinoin Facial GelDrug
Also called Retin-A Micro Gel 0.04% Pump
A marketed facial gel containing Tretinoin 0.04% is applied to one side of the face daily for three weeks.
Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial GelDrug
Also called Epiduo Gel
A marketed facial gel containing Adapalene .1% and Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% is applied to the other side of the face daily for three weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tretinoin & Adapalene-Benzoyl Peroxide | Experimental | Tretinoin and Adapalene-Benzoyl Peroxide facial gels applied once daily in a split face model Receives: Drug: Tretinoin Facial Gel; Drug: Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial Gel |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Facial Irritation and Cutaneous Effects
Scores on a scale were recorded each weekday. The scale for Erythema and Dryness was from 0=none to 8=severe (highest possible score is calculated as 8x5daysx3weeks=120). The scale for Burning/Stinging and Itching was from 0=none to 3=severe (highest possible score was calculated as 3x5daysx3weeks=45). The scores that were accumulated through the study for each treatment were then compared.
Measured: three weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Aug 2009 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2009
- Primary completionOct 2009
- Study completionOct 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Acne VulgarisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Bausch Health Americas, Inc.The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Single group
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 162 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- David Lineberry, Study director, Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00952523
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CA-P-7190
- Status last verified
- Feb 2012
- First submitted
- 4 Aug 2009
- Last updated
- 15 Feb 2012
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Leyden JJ, Nighland M, Rossi AB, Ramaswamy R. Irritation potential of tretinoin gel microsphere pump versus adapalene plus benzoyl peroxide gel. J Drugs Dermatol. 2010 Aug;9(8):998-1003.
PubMed 20684151
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Feb 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Investigator-Blind, Phase 4 Study Assessing the Facial Irritation Potential of Two Acne Treatment Products (Retin-A Micro Gel, 0.04% Pump and Epiduo Gel) Using a Split-Face Model
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00952523
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CA-P-7190
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- Keywords
- acne, irritation, objective sensory methods
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 162 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Jul 2009
- Primary completion
- Oct 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Oct 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Aug 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 9 Apr 2010
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A study to compare the skin irritation potential of two marketed gels for acne treatment, each applied to half of the face of healthy volunteers.
Detailed description
At the Baseline Visit, following satisfaction of entry criteria and screening procedures, all subjects will be applying two products to their faces, each on one side only. The side of the face receiving each product is randomly assigned. One group will use Retin-A MICRO Gel, (tretinoin) 0.04% Pump on the left side of the face and Epiduo Gel (adapalene .1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%), on the right side of the face daily for 3 consecutive weeks after washing with study-supplied facial wash. The other group will use the same products, but on opposite sides of the face for three consecutive weeks after washing with the same study-supplied facial wash.
Subjects will return to the study center every weekday morning for evaluation and application of both study products. Applications done on the weekends, will be done at home by the subject. At each visit the subject will be scored for cutaneous treatment effects by a blinded evaluator. At baseline and at the end of each week, subjects will be photographed and have chromometer readings.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tretinoin & Adapalene-Benzoyl Peroxide | Experimental | Drug: Tretinoin Facial Gel, Drug: Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial GelTretinoin and Adapalene-Benzoyl Peroxide facial gels applied once daily in a split face model |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Healthy volunteers
- Before screening, subjects (or legally authorized representative) must read and sign the IRB approved Informed Consent Form (includes HIPPA and Photo release)
- Subjects must have Fitzpatrick Skin Type I, II or III, and judged by the Investigator to have healthy skin
- Subject's bilateral facial skin must be clear of any confounding irritation, rashes, acne, rosacea, etc. prior to the study
- Subject must be free of systemic retinoids for at least 2 months
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Subjects who are pregnant or nursing
- Subjects who have a grade 1 or more for facial erythema
- Subjects who exhibit any skin condition (i.e., atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis) or disease that may require concurrent therapy or may confound the evaluation of drug safety or efficacy
- Subjects who have a history of hypersensitivity to any of the formulation components
- Subjects who have received any experimental drug or used any experimental device 30 days prior to initiation of study therapy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tretinoin Facial GelAlso: Retin-A Micro Gel 0.04% PumpA marketed facial gel containing Tretinoin 0.04% is applied to one side of the face daily for three weeks. | Drug | Tretinoin & Adapalene-Benzoyl Peroxide |
| Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial GelAlso: Epiduo GelA marketed facial gel containing Adapalene .1% and Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% is applied to the other side of the face daily for three weeks | Drug | Tretinoin & Adapalene-Benzoyl Peroxide |
Primary outcome
Facial Irritation and Cutaneous Effects
Time frame: three weeks
Scores on a scale were recorded each weekday. The scale for Erythema and Dryness was from 0=none to 8=severe (highest possible score is calculated as 8x5daysx3weeks=120). The scale for Burning/Stinging and Itching was from 0=none to 3=severe (highest possible score was calculated as 3x5daysx3weeks=45). The scores that were accumulated through the study for each treatment were then compared.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Feb 2012.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 20684151Leyden JJ, Nighland M, Rossi AB, Ramaswamy R. Irritation potential of tretinoin gel microsphere pump versus adapalene plus benzoyl peroxide gel. J Drugs Dermatol. 2010 Aug;9(8):998-1003.
- FDA's Drug FinderLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
David Lineberry study director
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Tretinoin Facial Gel and Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Facial Gel in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Bausch Health Americas, Inc. 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 9 inclusion and 8 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 15 Feb 2012. 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 9 Apr 2010). 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?
Facial Irritation and Cutaneous Effects (time frame: three weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00952523, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 15 Feb 2012.