Acne VulgarisPhase 2NCT03170388
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
A Phase 2 study testing IDP-126 Gel, IDP-126 Component A and IDP-126 Component B in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Bausch Health Americas, Inc. at 34 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 99 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Acne Vulgaris
- What is being tested?
- IDP-126 Gel, IDP-126 Component A and IDP-126 Component B
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 741 participants
- Where
- 34 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- 5 Oct 2017to 23 Apr 2019
- Phase
- Phase 2
- 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 to 99 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Male or female at least 9 years of age and older.
- Written and verbal informed consent must be obtained. Subjects less than age of consent must sign an assent for the study and a parent or a legal guardian must sign the informed consent (if subject reaches age of consent during the study they should be re-consented at the next study visit).
- Subject must have an EGSS of 3 (moderate) or 4 (severe) at the baseline visit.
- Subjects with a facial acne inflammatory lesion (papules, pustules, and nodules) count no less than 20, but no more than 100.
- Subjects with a facial acne non-inflammatory lesion (open and closed comedones) count no less than 30, but no more than 150.
- Subjects with 2 or fewer facial nodules
Who cannot join
- Use of an investigational drug or device within 30 days of enrollment or participation in a research study concurrent with this study.
- Any dermatological conditions on the face that could interfere with clinical evaluations such as acne conglobata, acne fulminans, secondary acne, perioral dermatitis, clinically significant rosacea, gram negative folliculitis, dermatitis, eczema.
- Any underlying disease(s) or some other dermatological condition of the face that requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy or makes evaluations and lesion count inconclusive.
- Subjects with a facial beard or mustache that could interfere with the study assessments.
- Subjects with more than 2 facial nodules.
- Evidence or history of cosmetic-related acne.
Trial locations and contacts
34 sites in 2 countries.
34 sites in 2 countries
United States29 sites
Valeant Site 25
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
Valeant Site 32
Austin, Texas, 78759
Valeant Site 16
Boise, Idaho, 83704
Valeant Site 11
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Valeant Site 09
Denver, Colorado, 80220
Valeant Site 22
Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Valeant Site 07
Fremont, California, 94538
valeant Site 21
Glenn Dale, Maryland, 20769
Valeant Site 28
Gresham, Oregon, 97030
Valeant Site 23
High Point, North Carolina, 27262
Valeant Site 02
Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71913
Valeant Site 30
Johnston, Rhode Island, 02919
Valeant Site 18
Louisville, Kentucky, 40217
Valeant Site 19
Louisville, Kentucky, 40241
Valeant Site 15
Marietta, Georgia, 30060
Valeant Site 24
Morristown, New Jersey, 07960
Valeant Site 31
Nashville, Tennessee, 37215
Valeant Site 20
Needham, Massachusetts, 02492
Valeant Site 27
New York, New York, 10022
Valeant Site 26
New York, New York, 10075
Valeant Site 35
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502
Valeant Site 13
North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162
Valeant Site 17
Overland Park, Kansas, 66215
Valeant Site 33
Pflugerville, Texas, 78660
Valeant Site 08
Sacramento, California, 95819
valeant Site 34
San Antonio, Texas, 78213
Valeant Site 12
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Valeant Site 14
Snellville, Georgia, 30078
Valeant Site 10
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
Canada5 sites
Valeant Site 05
Barrie, Ontario, L4M7G1
Valeant Site 06
Oakville, Ontario, L6J7W5
Valeant Site 04
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J5K2
Valeant Site 03
Waterloo, Ontario, N2J1C4
Valeant Site 01
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3Z4
About this study
Official title: A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Read the detailed description
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- Being tested
- IDP-126 Gel, IDP-126 Component A, IDP-126 Component B, IDP-126 Component C, IDP-126 Vehicle Gel
- Medical subject headings
- Acne Vulgaris
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
IDP-126 GelDrug
Gel
IDP-126 Component ADrug
Component A
IDP-126 Component BDrug
Component B
IDP-126 Component CDrug
Component C
IDP-126 Vehicle GelDrug
Vehicle Gel
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| IDP-126 Gel | Experimental | Gel Receives: Drug: IDP-126 Gel |
| IDP-126 Component A | Active comparator | Component A Receives: Drug: IDP-126 Component A |
| IDP-126 Component B | Active comparator | Component B Receives: Drug: IDP-126 Component B |
| IDP-126 Component C | Active comparator | Component C Receives: Drug: IDP-126 Component C |
| IDP-126 Vehicle Gel | Placebo comparator | Vehicle Gel Receives: Drug: IDP-126 Vehicle Gel |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Inflammatory Lesion Counts
Absolute change from Baseline to Week 12 in mean inflammatory lesion counts
Measured: Baseline to Week 12
Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts
Absolute change from Baseline to Week 12 in mean non-inflammatory lesion counts
Measured: Baseline to Week 12
Percentage of Participants With Success on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score
Success was defined as at least a two grade reduction and clear or almost clear at Week 12. The Evaluator's Global Severity Score has grades for acne severity of 0 (Clear), 1 (Almost Clear), 2 (Mild), 3 (Moderate), and 4 (Severe), with higher scores indicating worse severity.
Measured: Baseline to Week 12
Secondary outcomes (6)
Inflammatory Lesion Count Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Absolute change from Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8 in mean inflammatory lesion counts
Measured: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Non-inflammatory Lesion Count Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Absolute change from Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8 in mean non-inflammatory lesion counts
Measured: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Inflammatory Lesion Count Percentage Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Percentage change from Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8 in mean inflammatory lesion counts
Measured: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Non-inflammatory Lesion Count Percentage Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Percentage change from Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8 in mean non-inflammatory lesion counts
Measured: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Percentage of Participants With Success on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score at Weeks 2, 4, and 8
Success was defined as at least a two grade reduction and clear or almost clear at the visit. The Evaluator's Global Severity Score has grades for acne severity of 0 (Clear), 1 (Almost Clear), 2 (Mild), 3 (Moderate), and 4 (Severe), with higher scores indicating worse severity.
Measured: Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8
Percentage of Participants With Two Grade Success on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score - at Weeks 2, 4, and 8
Two grade success was defined as at least a two grade reduction. The Evaluator's Global Severity Score has grades for acne severity of 0 (Clear), 1 (Almost Clear), 2 (Mild), 3 (Moderate), and 4 (Severe), with higher scores indicating worse severity.
Measured: Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 May 2017
- Study start5 Oct 2017
- Primary completion23 Apr 2019
- Study completion23 Apr 2019
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 (2)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 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 741 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Anya Loncaric, Study director, Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03170388
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- V01-126A-201
- Status last verified
- Oct 2021
- First submitted
- 26 May 2017
- Last updated
- 10 Nov 2021
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Publications
Gold M, Lain T, Harper JC, Baldwin H, Guenin E, Stein Gold L. Efficacy and Safety of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel: Post Hoc Analysis by Baseline Disease Severity. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2025 Jul;15(7):1867-1882. doi: 10.1007/s13555-025-01440-z. Epub 2025 May 16.
PubMed 40377868Stein Gold L, Baldwin H, Kircik LH, Weiss JS, Pariser DM, Callender V, Lain E, Gold M, Beer K, Draelos Z, Sadick N, Pillai R, Bhatt V, Tanghetti EA. Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022 Jan;23(1):93-104. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00650-3. Epub 2021 Oct 21.
PubMed 34674160
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Nov 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03170388
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- V01-126A-201
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 741 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 5 Oct 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 Apr 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Apr 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 May 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 10 Nov 2021
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Detailed description
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group, Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 5
- Model description
- Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle Controlled, Parallel-Group
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| IDP-126 Gel | Experimental | Drug: IDP-126 GelGel |
| IDP-126 Component A | Active comparator | Drug: IDP-126 Component AComponent A |
| IDP-126 Component B | Active comparator | Drug: IDP-126 Component BComponent B |
| IDP-126 Component C | Active comparator | Drug: IDP-126 Component CComponent C |
| IDP-126 Vehicle Gel | Placebo comparator | Drug: IDP-126 Vehicle GelVehicle Gel |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Male or female at least 9 years of age and older.
- Written and verbal informed consent must be obtained. Subjects less than age of consent must sign an assent for the study and a parent or a legal guardian must sign the informed consent (if subject reaches age of consent during the study they should be re-consented at the next study visit).
- Subject must have an EGSS of 3 (moderate) or 4 (severe) at the baseline visit.
- Subjects with a facial acne inflammatory lesion (papules, pustules, and nodules) count no less than 20, but no more than 100.
- Subjects with a facial acne non-inflammatory lesion (open and closed comedones) count no less than 30, but no more than 150.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Use of an investigational drug or device within 30 days of enrollment or participation in a research study concurrent with this study.
- Any dermatological conditions on the face that could interfere with clinical evaluations such as acne conglobata, acne fulminans, secondary acne, perioral dermatitis, clinically significant rosacea, gram negative folliculitis, dermatitis, eczema.
- Any underlying disease(s) or some other dermatological condition of the face that requires the use of interfering topical or systemic therapy or makes evaluations and lesion count inconclusive.
- Subjects with a facial beard or mustache that could interfere with the study assessments.
- Subjects with more than 2 facial nodules.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IDP-126 GelGel | Drug | IDP-126 Gel |
| IDP-126 Component AComponent A | Drug | IDP-126 Component A |
| IDP-126 Component BComponent B | Drug | IDP-126 Component B |
| IDP-126 Component CComponent C | Drug | IDP-126 Component C |
| IDP-126 Vehicle GelVehicle Gel | Drug | IDP-126 Vehicle Gel |
Primary outcome
Inflammatory Lesion Counts
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline to Week 12 in mean inflammatory lesion counts
Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Absolute change from Baseline to Week 12 in mean non-inflammatory lesion counts
Percentage of Participants With Success on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Success was defined as at least a two grade reduction and clear or almost clear at Week 12. The Evaluator's Global Severity Score has grades for acne severity of 0 (Clear), 1 (Almost Clear), 2 (Mild), 3 (Moderate), and 4 (Severe), with higher scores indicating worse severity.
6 secondary outcomes
Inflammatory Lesion Count Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Time frame: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Non-inflammatory Lesion Count Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Time frame: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Inflammatory Lesion Count Percentage Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Time frame: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Non-inflammatory Lesion Count Percentage Changes at Week 2, 4, and 8
Time frame: Baseline to Week 2, 4, 8
Percentage of Participants With Success on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score at Weeks 2, 4, and 8
Time frame: Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8
Percentage of Participants With Two Grade Success on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score - at Weeks 2, 4, and 8
Time frame: Baseline to Week 2, 4, and 8
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Nov 2021.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40377868Gold M, Lain T, Harper JC, Baldwin H, Guenin E, Stein Gold L. Efficacy and Safety of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel: Post Hoc Analysis by Baseline Disease Severity. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2025 Jul;15(7):1867-1882. doi: 10.1007/s13555-025-01440-z. Epub 2025 May 16.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 34674160Stein Gold L, Baldwin H, Kircik LH, Weiss JS, Pariser DM, Callender V, Lain E, Gold M, Beer K, Draelos Z, Sadick N, Pillai R, Bhatt V, Tanghetti EA. Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022 Jan;23(1):93-104. doi: 10.1007/s40257-021-00650-3. Epub 2021 Oct 21.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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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.
Anya Loncaric study director
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
34 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing IDP-126 Gel, IDP-126 Component A and IDP-126 Component B in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Bausch Health Americas, Inc. at 34 sites in 2 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 6 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 10 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 34 sites in United States, Canada. 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 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?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 10 Nov 2021). 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?
Inflammatory Lesion Counts (time frame: Baseline to 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 NCT03170388, which also lists 2 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 10 Nov 2021.