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Acne VulgarisNCT00558831

Study of Benzoyl Peroxide Cream for Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris

A study testing Benzoyl Peroxide and Moisturizing Lotion in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Northwestern University 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

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cream formulation plus a moisturizing lotion versus benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cream alone for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 years
Conditions the study is for
Acne Vulgaris
What is being tested?
Benzoyl Peroxide and Moisturizing Lotion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
11 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Oct 2007to Jan 2008
Phase
Interventional
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 35 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy male or female subjects who are 18 to 35 years of age.
  • Subjects are in good health and are free of any other facial skin disorders that may interfere with acne study assessments.
  • Subjects have the willingness and ability to understand and provide informed assent/consent to participate in the study and are able to communicate with the investigator. Subjects are willing and able to follow all study directions and to commit to all follow-up visits for the duration of the study. In addition, subjects must be willing to accept the restrictions of the study.
  • A minimum of 2 but no more than 30 inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules), relatively symmetrical in appearance on both sides of the face and a minimum of 2 but not more than 100 non-inflammatory lesions (open comedones and closed comedones) relatively symmetrical in appearance on both sides of the face.
  • Ongoing oral medications (other than those specifically for acne) are acceptable provided subjects are on a stable regimen throughout the study and provided the medications are determined likely to not interfere with study assessments.
  • Subjects will not use medicated cosmetics and/or soaps (including soaps containing antibacterial agents such as benzoyl peroxide, keratolytic agents such as salicylic acid, skin fresheners/astringents or aftershave lotions) for the duration of the study.
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  • Subjects who agree not use any other acne treatment (including prescription and non-prescription medications) on the test site for the duration of the study.
  • Subjects who agree not to change facial cosmetic products during the study.
  • Subjects who agree to only use sunscreen/sunblock agents that are labeled as non-comedogenic.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects or parents of subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent/assent.
  • Subjects with mental illness.
  • Subjects with no inflammatory acne.
  • Subjects with any acne cysts or nodules.
  • Subjects with acne conglobata, acne fulminans, secondary acne (e.g. Chloracne, drug-induced acne), or any acne requiring systemic treatment.
  • Subjects with excessive facial hair that may interfere with study assessments.
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  • Subjects with other facial skin disorders that may interfere with study assessments.
  • Subjects with a history of skin cancer or actinic keratosis.
  • Subjects who have used tanning devices within one week prior to baseline study visit.
  • Subjects who have applied any topical products (e.g. emollients, sunscreens) or any cosmetics to the face at least one hour prior to study assessments.
  • Use of hormonal oral contraceptives for acne control or for less than 6 months prior to study baseline.
  • Subjects with known allergies, a history of, or sensitive to salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or any of the test article components.
  • Subjects using topical or systemic medication within 14 days before the study entry, which could interfere with study assessments. This includes but is not limited to the following: anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. topical and systemic corticosteroids and systemic antihistamines), anti-acne drugs, topical and oral retinoids, topical antibacterial agents to the face, and any immunosuppressive drugs. Ongoing oral medications not expected to interfere with study assessments are allowed if the subject is on a stable regimen.
  • Subjects who are currently enrolled in another clinical investigation or have been enrolled in an acne trial within a period of 30 days prior to enrollment in this study.
  • Subjects who are pregnant or nursing.
  • Subjects who require electrolysis, waxing, or depilatories on the face during conduct of the study.
  • Subjects viewed by the investigator as not being able to complete the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

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About this study

Official title: A Split-face, Paired-comparison Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Topical Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Cream Alone Versus Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Cream Plus Moisturizing Lotion for Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cream formulation plus a moisturizing lotion versus benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cream alone for the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of a benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cream formulation plus a moisturizing lotion versus benzoyl peroxide 2.5% cream alone for mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

Conditions
Acne Vulgaris
Being tested
Benzoyl Peroxide, Moisturizing Lotion
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.

  • Benzoyl PeroxideDrug

    Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%

  • Moisturizing LotionDrug

Study groups in NCT00558831
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Benzoyl PeroxideActive comparatorBenzoyl Peroxide (BP) 2.5%
Receives: Drug: Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide plus moisturizing lotionActive comparatorBenzyol Peroxide 2.5% plus moisturizing lotion
Receives: Drug: Benzoyl Peroxide; Drug: Moisturizing Lotion

What is being measured

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

  1. Subject Reported Change From Baseline Scale

    -1=worse 0=unchanged

    • 1=mild improvement
    • 2=moderate improvement
    • 3=clear

    Measured: baseline and 1 month

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Nov 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2007
  3. Primary completionJan 2008
  4. Study completionJan 2008

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
11 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00558831
Sponsor's protocol ID
STU1884
Status last verified
Aug 2017
First submitted
13 Nov 2007
Last updated
26 Sep 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Benzoyl Peroxide and Moisturizing Lotion in people with Acne Vulgaris, run by Northwestern University 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 17 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 26 Sep 2017. 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.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 Nov 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?

Subject Reported Change From Baseline Scale (time frame: baseline and 1 month). 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 26 Sep 2017.

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