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Acne VulgarisPhase 1NCT01114841

A Study To Evaluate The Contact Sensitization Potential Of Tazarotene Foam On Skin In Healthy Volunteers

A Phase 1 study testing Tazarotene Foam 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.

Official record
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Trial summary

This study will assess the potential of tazarotene foam to cause sensitization during a 48 hour challenge following 21 days of exposure on the skin of healthy volunteers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Acne Vulgaris
What is being tested?
Tazarotene Foam
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
254 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
31 Mar 2010to 26 Jun 2010
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Capable of understanding and willing to provide signed and dated written voluntary informed consent and Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization before any protocol-specific procedures are performed.
  • Male or female aged 18 to 65 years, inclusive, at time of consent.
  • Able and willing to complete the study and to comply with all study instructions.
  • Possess Fitzpatrick skin types I (always burns easily; never tans), II (always burns easily; tans minimally), III (burns moderately; tans gradually), or IV (rarely burns; tans with ease) that will not interfere with the evaluation of any skin responses (Fitzpatrick 1988). Determination of skin types will be based on sunburn and tanning histories, as well as subjects' opinions of their responses to the first 30 to 45 minutes of sun exposure.
  • Male subjects and their partners must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception.
  • Additional criteria for women of childbearing potential, defined as one who is biologically capable of becoming pregnant, including perimenopausal women who are less than 2 years from their last menses:
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  • A regular menstrual cycle before study entry (as reported by the subject).
  • Negative urine pregnancy test within 2 weeks of the first application of study product.
  • Sexually active females of childbearing potential participating in the study must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception throughout the duration of the study. Acceptable contraceptive methods include the following:
  • Hormonal contraception, including oral, injectable, or implantable methods started at least 2 months prior to screening. If hormonal contraception was started less than 2 months prior to screening, then a form of nonhormonal contraception should be added until the third continuous month of hormonal contraception has been completed.
  • Two forms of reliable nonhormonal contraception, to include the use of either an intrauterine device plus a reliable barrier method or 2 reliable barrier methods. Reliable barrier methods include condoms or diaphragms. A cervical cap is also a reliable barrier method, provided that the female subject has never given birth vaginally. The combined use of a condom and spermicide constitute 2 forms of acceptable nonhormonal contraception, provided that they are both used properly. The use of spermicide alone and the improper use of condoms are inferior methods of contraception. Subjects with surgical sterilization, including tubal sterilization or partner's vasectomy, must use a form of nonhormonal contraception. A barrier method or sterilization plus spermicide is acceptable.
  • Women who are not currently sexually active must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception should they become sexually active while participating in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Female who is pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breast feeding.
  • Considered unable or unlikely to attend the necessary visits.
  • History of known or suspected intolerance to tazarotene, any of the ingredients of the study products, the hypoallergenic tape, or the cotton patches.
  • Participation in any patch test study within 4 weeks of the Day 1 visit.
  • Inability to evaluate the skin in and around the potential patch test sites on the back due to sunburns, unevenness in skin tones, tattoos, scars, excessive hair, freckles, birthmarks, moles, or other skin damage or abnormality.
  • Clinically significant skin diseases that may contraindicate participation or interfere with patch test site evaluations, including psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, acne, dysplastic nevi, or other skin pathologies, or a history of skin cancer.
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  • Any major illness within 4 weeks of the Day 1 visit.
  • Considered immunocompromised.
  • A clinically relevant history of or current evidence of abuse of alcohol or other drugs.
  • Clinically relevant history or currently suffering from any disease or condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may affect the evaluation of the study product or place the subject at undue risk. This may include respiratory (including chronic asthma requiring repetitive drug interventions), gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, hematological, lymphatic, neurological, cardiovascular, psychiatric, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, immunological, dermatological, or connective tissue diseases or disorders.
  • Received any investigational product or procedure within 4 weeks of the Day 1 visit or who is scheduled to receive an investigational product (other than the study product) or procedure during the study.
  • Received allergy injections within 1 week of the Day 1 visit, or expects to receive allergy injections during study participation.
  • Received immunizations within 4 weeks of the Day 1 visit.
  • Used systemic or topical corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medications within 4 weeks of the Day 1 visit.
  • Used topical medications or other products (eg, self tanning products, waxing products, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or sulfur) in the areas of patch testing within 2 weeks of the Day 1 visit.
  • Used antihistamines, selective leukotriene receptor antagonists (eg, montelukast sodium, zafirlukast), or mast cell stabilizers (eg, cromolyn sodium or nedocromil sodium) within 4 weeks of the Day 1 visit.
  • Used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications within 2 weeks of the Day 1 visit.
  • Currently using any medication that, in the opinion of the investigator, may affect the evaluation of the study product or place the subject at undue risk.
  • Participated in a previous study of the same study product.
  • Employee of the study center, contract research organization, or Stiefel who is involved in the study, or an immediate family member (eg, partner, offspring, parents, siblings or sibling's offspring) of an employee who is involved in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • HillTop Research Corporation

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle Controlled, Study To Evaluate The Contact Sensitization Potential Of Topically Applied Tazarotene Foam In Healthy Volunteers

This study will assess the potential of tazarotene foam to cause sensitization during a 48 hour challenge following 21 days of exposure on the skin of healthy volunteers.

Read the detailed description

This is a Phase 1, single center, evaluator-blinded, randomized, vehicle controlled study to evaluate the potential of tazarotene foam 0.1% to induce contact sensitization following repeated exposure under maximal stress conditions in healthy adult volunteers. Approximately 240 healthy, male and female, volunteer subjects aged 18 to 65 years will be enrolled.

All subjects will be exposed to patches containing tazarotene foam and vehicle foam. Inflammatory skin responses (eg, erythema, edema, papules) or superficial effects at patch sites will be visually assessed and scored according to the corresponding grading scales.

The study duration will be 6 weeks or 9 weeks and will consist of the following phases: 3 week Induction, 2 week Rest, and 1 week Challenge, and if indicated, a second 2 week Rest and 1 week Repeat Challenge.

Conditions
Acne Vulgaris
Being tested
Tazarotene Foam, Vehicle Foam
Keywords
Healthy Volunteer Subjects
Medical subject headings
Acne Vulgaris

What participants receive

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

  • Tazarotene FoamDrug

    Patches containing Tazarotene Foam 0.1% will be applied to randomized sites on the subject's back and will be assessed 3 times per week for 3 weeks. Patches will be removed and evaluated every 48 to 72 hours.

    There will be a 10-14 day rest period followed by a single 48-hour patch application (challenge).

    These patches will then be evaluated at 24, 48, and 72 hours.

    There may be a second rest period and a second 48-hour patch application and evaluation, if required.

  • Vehicle FoamDrug

    Patches containing Vehicle Foam will be applied to randomized sites on the subject's back and will be assessed 3 times per week for 3 weeks. Patches will be removed and evaluated every 48 to 72 hours.

    There will be a 10-14 day rest period followed by a single 48-hour patch application (challenge).

    These patches will then be evaluated at 24, 48, and 72 hours.

    There may be a second rest period and a second 48-hour patch application and evaluation, if required.

Study groups in NCT01114841
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Tazarotene FoamExperimentalSubjects will be exposed to patches containing Tazarotene foam 0.1%
Receives: Drug: Tazarotene Foam
Vehicle FoamPlacebo comparatorSubjects will be exposed to patches containing Vehicle Foam
Receives: Drug: Vehicle Foam

What is being measured

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

  1. Inflammatory skin responses

    Patch sites will be evaluated for signs of inflammatory skin responses (e.g. erythema, edema, papules) and superficial effects

    Measured: Induction: Baseline-Week 3 - every 48 to 72 hours; Challenge: Week 6 - after 48 hours, then again at 24, 48, and 72 hours; if indicated a second challenge: Week 9 after 48 hours, then at 24, 48, and 72 hours following patch removal)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 May 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study start31 Mar 2010
  3. Primary completion26 Jun 2010
  4. Study completion26 Jun 2010

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 1
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
254 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01114841
Sponsor's protocol ID
114572
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
29 Apr 2010
Last updated
14 Jun 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Patient-level data for this study will be made available through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com following the timelines and process described on this site.

Publications

  • Berg JE, Bowman JP, Saenz AB. Cumulative irritation potential and contact sensitization potential of tazarotene foam 0.1% in 2 phase 1 patch studies. Cutis. 2012 Oct;90(4):206-11.

    PubMed 23259209

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Tazarotene Foam 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 12 inclusion and 20 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 14 Jun 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. 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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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 skin responses (time frame: Induction: Baseline-Week 3 - every 48 to 72 hours; Challenge: Week 6 - after 48 hours, then again at 24, 48, and 72 hours; if indicated a second challenge: Week 9 after 48 hours, then at 24, 48, and 72 hours following patch removal)). 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 NCT01114841, 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 14 Jun 2017.

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