Acne VulgarisPhase 3NCT02608450
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CB-03-01 Cream, 1% in Subjects With Facial Acne Vulgaris (25)
A Phase 3 study testing CB-03-01 cream, 1% in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Cassiopea SpA at 54 sites in 3 countries.
Trial summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of CB-03-01 cream, 1%, versus the vehicle cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks in subjects with facial acne vulgaris. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Acne Vulgaris
- What is being tested?
- CB-03-01 cream, 1%
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 708 participants
- Where
- 54 sitesin 3 countries
- Study dates
- 21 Jan 2016to 11 Apr 2018
- Phase
- Phase 3
- 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 9 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Subject is male or non-pregnant female, 9 years of age or older. Females must be post-menopausal, surgically sterile, or using highly effective birth control methods. Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test (UPT) at the Screening/Baseline Visit.
- Subject has provided written and verbal informed consent/assent. A subject under 18 years of age must provide written informed assent and be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian at the time of assent/consent signing.
- Subject has an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 (moderate) or 4 (severe) [0 (clear) to 4 (severe) scale].
- Subject has facial acne vulgaris with at least 30 to a maximum of 75 inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules) and 30 to a maximum of 100 non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones).
- Subject and parent/guardian (if applicable) are willing to comply with study instructions and return to the clinic for required visits.
- Subject has used the same type and brand of make-up, other facial products (exclusive of RX/OTC acne cleansers) and hair products (e.g., shampoo, gel, hair spray, mousse, etc.) for at least one (1) month prior to the Baseline Visit and agrees to continue his/her other general skin and hair care products and regimen for the entire study.
Who cannot join
- Subject is pregnant, lactating, or is planning to become pregnant during the study.
- Subject has any skin pathology or condition that could interfere with the evaluation of the test products or requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy.
- Subject has greater than two (2) facial nodules.
- Subject has nodulocystic acne.
- Subject has any condition which, in the investigator's opinion, would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this research study.
- Subject is currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study.
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- Subject has received an investigational drug or has been treated with an investigational device within 30 days prior to the initiation of treatment (Baseline).
- Subject has facial hair that could interfere with the study assessments in the opinion of the investigator.
- Subject and parent/guardian (if applicable) are unable to communicate or cooperate with the investigator due to language problems, poor mental development, or impaired cerebral function.
- Subject may be unreliable for the study including subjects who engage in excessive alcohol intake or drug abuse, or subjects who are unable to return for scheduled follow-up visits.
- Subject has known hypersensitivity or previous allergic reaction to any of the active or inactive components of the test articles.
- Subject has the need or plans to be exposed to artificial tanning devices or excessive sunlight during the trial.
- Subject has used any of the prohibited topical anti-acne treatments or procedures prior to the study unless appropriate washout period is documented.
- Subject has used used any of the prohibited systemic anti-acne medications prior to the study unless appropriate washout period is documented.
Trial locations and contacts
54 sites in 3 countries.
54 sites in 3 countries
United States44 sites
Westlake Dermatology Clinical Research Center
Austin, Texas, 78746
Bellaire Dermatology Associates
Bellaire, Texas, 77401
Site 0190
Boca Raton, Florida, 33434
Study Protocol, Inc.
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Site 0152
Carmel, Indiana, 46032
J&S Studies, Inc.
College Station, Texas, 77845
Horizons Clinical Research Center, LLC
Denver, Colorado, 80220
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Center For Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc.
Fremont, California, 94538
Greenville Dermatology, LLC
Greenville, South Carolina, 29607
The Pennsylvania State University and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030
Gary M. Petrus, MD PA
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
Vitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90036
Site 0196
Miami, Florida, 33125
Site 0197
Miami, Florida, 33126
Site 0198
Miami, Florida, 33135
Site 0199
Miami, Florida, 33145
Site 0191
Miami, Florida, 33172
Site 0192
Miami, Florida, 33172
Site 0195
Miami, Florida, 33176
The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery
Mount Kisco, New York, 10549
International Clinical Research - Tennessee LLC
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37130
Tennessee Clinical Research Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37215
MedaPhase, Inc.
Newnan, Georgia, 30263
Clinical Research Associates of Tidewater, Inc.
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507
Tory Sullivan, M.D., P.A.
North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162
Austin Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.
Pflugerville, Texas, 78660
The Indiana Clinical Trials Center
Plainfield, Indiana, 46168
Oregon Dermatology and Research Center
Portland, Oregon, 97210
Wake Research Associates
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612
MediSearch Clinical Trials
Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506
San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center
San Diego, California, 92120
Rady Childrens Hospital, Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology
San Diego, California, 92123
Southern California Dermatology
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Clinical Science Institute
Santa Monica, California, 90404
Dermatology Associates
Seattle, Washington, 98101
Premier Clinical Research
Spokane, Washington, 99202
Meridien Research
St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709
DermResearch Center of New York, Inc.
Stony Brook, New York, 11790
MOORE Clinical Research, Inc.
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Memorial Research Medical Clinic dba / Orange County Research Center
Tustin, California, 92780
Omega Medical Research
Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157
Ukraine7 sites
Site 3802
Dnipro, 49000
Site 3804
Kharkiv, 31038
3808
Kharkiv, 61002
Site 3801
Kyiv, 01601
3807
Lviv, 79014
Site 3803
Ternopil, 46006
Site 3809
Zaporizhzhya, 69063
Georgia3 sites
Site 9911
Tbilisi, 0159
Site 9913
Tbilisi, 0179
Site 9912
Tbilisi, 0194
About this study
Official title: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Cortexolone 17α-Propionate (CB-03-01) Cream, 1% Applied Twice Daily for 12 Weeks in Subjects With Facial Acne Vulgaris
The primary objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of CB-03-01 cream, 1%, versus the vehicle cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks in subjects with facial acne vulgaris.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- Being tested
- CB-03-01 cream, 1%, Vehicle cream
- Keywords
- acne, clascoterone, anti-androgen
- Medical subject headings
- Acne Vulgaris
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
CB-03-01 cream, 1%Drug
Also called cortexolone 17α-propionate, clascoterone (USAN, INN)
CB-03-01 (cortexolone 17α-propionate) is a steroidal antiandrogen that is being developed as a 1% cream for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Vehicle creamDrug
Vehicle cream manufactured to mimic look and feel of CB-03-01 but without the active ingredient cortexolone 17α-propionate.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| CB-03-01 cream | Experimental | CB-03-01 cream, 1% applied twice daily for 12 weeks Receives: Drug: CB-03-01 cream, 1% |
| Vehicle cream | Placebo comparator | Vehicle cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks Receives: Drug: Vehicle cream |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants Achieving Success in Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA)
Percentage of subjects in each treatment group achieving "success" at Week 12, with "success" defined as an IGA score of "clear (score=0)" or "almost clear (score=1)" and at least a two-point reduction in IGA compared to Baseline.
Measured: Week 12
Change From Baseline in Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts
Absolute change from Baseline in non-inflammatory lesion counts in each treatment group at Week 12.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion Counts
Absolute change from Baseline in inflammatory lesion counts in each treatment group at Week 12.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Secondary outcomes (4)
Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts
Absolute change from Baseline in total lesions counts in each treatment group at Week 12.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts
Percent change from Baseline in total lesions counts in each treatment group at Week 12.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Non-inflammatory Lesion (NIL) Counts
Percent change from Baseline in non-inflammatory lesions count in each treatment group at Week 12.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion (IL) Counts
Percent change from Baseline in inflammatory lesions count in each treatment group at Week 12.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2015 (estimated)
- Study start21 Jan 2016
- Primary completion11 Apr 2018
- Study completion11 Apr 2018
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 (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Acne VulgarisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 708 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cassiopea SpA
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- R&D Cassiopea, Study director, Cassiopea S.p.A.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02608450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CB-03-01/25
- Status last verified
- Oct 2020
- First submitted
- 17 Nov 2015
- Last updated
- 20 Nov 2020
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Hebert A, Eichenfield L, Thiboutot D, Stein Gold L, Vassileva S, Mihaylova Y, Cartwright M, Moro L, Fragasso E, Han J, Squittieri N, Mazzetti A. Efficacy and Safety of 1% Clascoterone Cream in Patients Aged > 12 Years With Acne Vulgaris. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Feb 1;22(2):174-181. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7000.
PubMed 36745367Piszczatoski CR, Powell J. Topical Clascoterone: The First Novel Agent for Acne Vulgaris in 40 Years. Clin Ther. 2021 Oct;43(10):1638-1644. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.08.007. Epub 2021 Oct 2.
PubMed 34607697Hebert A, Thiboutot D, Stein Gold L, Cartwright M, Gerloni M, Fragasso E, Mazzetti A. Efficacy and Safety of Topical Clascoterone Cream, 1%, for Treatment in Patients With Facial Acne: Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Dermatol. 2020 Jun 1;156(6):621-630. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.0465.
PubMed 32320027
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Nov 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Cortexolone 17α-Propionate (CB-03-01) Cream, 1% Applied Twice Daily for 12 Weeks in Subjects With Facial Acne Vulgaris
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02608450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CB-03-01/25
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- Keywords
- acne, clascoterone, anti-androgen
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 708 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cassiopea SpAIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 21 Jan 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Apr 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Apr 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2015 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 20 Nov 2020
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of CB-03-01 cream, 1%, versus the vehicle cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks in subjects with facial acne vulgaris.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| CB-03-01 cream | Experimental | Drug: CB-03-01 cream, 1%CB-03-01 cream, 1% applied twice daily for 12 weeks |
| Vehicle cream | Placebo comparator | Drug: Vehicle creamVehicle cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Subject is male or non-pregnant female, 9 years of age or older. Females must be post-menopausal, surgically sterile, or using highly effective birth control methods. Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test (UPT) at the Screening/Baseline Visit.
- Subject has provided written and verbal informed consent/assent. A subject under 18 years of age must provide written informed assent and be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian at the time of assent/consent signing.
- Subject has an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 (moderate) or 4 (severe) [0 (clear) to 4 (severe) scale].
- Subject has facial acne vulgaris with at least 30 to a maximum of 75 inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules) and 30 to a maximum of 100 non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones).
- Subject and parent/guardian (if applicable) are willing to comply with study instructions and return to the clinic for required visits.
Key exclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Subject is pregnant, lactating, or is planning to become pregnant during the study.
- Subject has any skin pathology or condition that could interfere with the evaluation of the test products or requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy.
- Subject has greater than two (2) facial nodules.
- Subject has nodulocystic acne.
- Subject has any condition which, in the investigator's opinion, would make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this research study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CB-03-01 cream, 1%Also: cortexolone 17α-propionate, clascoterone (USAN, INN)CB-03-01 (cortexolone 17α-propionate) is a steroidal antiandrogen that is being developed as a 1% cream for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. | Drug | CB-03-01 cream |
| Vehicle creamVehicle cream manufactured to mimic look and feel of CB-03-01 but without the active ingredient cortexolone 17α-propionate. | Drug | Vehicle cream |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants Achieving Success in Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA)
Time frame: Week 12
Percentage of subjects in each treatment group achieving "success" at Week 12, with "success" defined as an IGA score of "clear (score=0)" or "almost clear (score=1)" and at least a two-point reduction in IGA compared to Baseline.
Change From Baseline in Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline in non-inflammatory lesion counts in each treatment group at Week 12.
Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion Counts
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline in inflammatory lesion counts in each treatment group at Week 12.
4 secondary outcomes
Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Non-inflammatory Lesion (NIL) Counts
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion (IL) Counts
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Nov 2020.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 36745367Hebert A, Eichenfield L, Thiboutot D, Stein Gold L, Vassileva S, Mihaylova Y, Cartwright M, Moro L, Fragasso E, Han J, Squittieri N, Mazzetti A. Efficacy and Safety of 1% Clascoterone Cream in Patients Aged > 12 Years With Acne Vulgaris. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023 Feb 1;22(2):174-181. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7000.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34607697Piszczatoski CR, Powell J. Topical Clascoterone: The First Novel Agent for Acne Vulgaris in 40 Years. Clin Ther. 2021 Oct;43(10):1638-1644. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.08.007. Epub 2021 Oct 2.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 32320027Hebert A, Thiboutot D, Stein Gold L, Cartwright M, Gerloni M, Fragasso E, Mazzetti A. Efficacy and Safety of Topical Clascoterone Cream, 1%, for Treatment in Patients With Facial Acne: Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Dermatol. 2020 Jun 1;156(6):621-630. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.0465.
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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.
R&D Cassiopea study director
Cassiopea S.p.A.
54 sites in 3 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing CB-03-01 cream, 1% in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Cassiopea SpA at 54 sites in 3 countries.
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 14 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 Nov 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 54 sites in United States, Ukraine, Georgia. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
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 20 Nov 2020). 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?
Percentage of Participants Achieving Success in Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) (time frame: Week 12). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT02608450, which also lists 3 linked publications.
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 Nov 2020.