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Acne VulgarisPhase 4OSCARNCT02735421

Adapalene 0.3% - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel and Risk of Formation of Atrophic Acne Scars

A Phase 4 study testing ABPO Forte Gel in people with Acne Vulgaris and Atrophic Acne Scars, run by Galderma R&D at 7 sites in 2 countries.

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 was a multi-centre, randomized, investigator blinded, vehicle controlled trial using intra-individual comparison (right half-face versus left half-face). Participants with each half-face randomized to one of the two following treatments: Adapalene 0.3 percent (%) - benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 2.5% gel (TactuPump®… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 16 to 35 years
Conditions the study is for
Acne Vulgaris, Atrophic Acne Scars
What is being tested?
ABPO Forte Gel
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
67 participants
Where
7 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
13 May 2016to 23 Nov 2017
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 16 to 35 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Main Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe acne vulgaris on the face defined by:
  1. Investigator's Global Assessment score of 3 or 4, with same score on both sides; and
  2. A minimum of 25 inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) in total, with at least 10 on each side (excluding the nose); and
  3. No more than two acne nodules (less than or equal to [>=] 1 centimeter [cm]); and
  4. A minimum of 10 atrophic acne scars in total (upper than 2 millimeters [mm]) (excluding the nose)
  • Participants with a symmetric number of both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions on the whole face, and atrophic acne scars on the whole face.
  • Participants with skin phototype of I to IV on Fitzpatrick's scale.

Main Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with acne conglobata, acne fulminans, secondary acne (chloracne, drug-induced acne, etc.), nodulo cystic acne, acne requiring systemic treatment.
  • Prior failure to treatment with TactuPump® Forte (Adapalene 0.3% - BPO 2.5%).
  • Participants with more than 3 excoriated acne lesions.
  • Participants with skin abraded on the treated area or affected by eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, cuts or sunburn.
  • Female participant who is pregnant, nursing or planning a pregnancy during the trial or within one month after the last trial treatment application.
  • Male participant with a beard or facial hair, which would interfere with the clinical trial evaluations or clinical trial procedures.
  • Participants having received at least one of the following topical treatments on the treated area: Corticosteroids, antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, hydroxyacids, Zinc containing treatments, antibacterials, antiseptics, other anti-inflammatory drugs or other acne treatments (2 weeks); Retinoids (4 weeks); Cosmetic/aesthetic procedures on the face (1 week); Photodynamic therapy, laser therapy, microdermabrasion for acne (3 months).
  • Participants having received at least one of the following systemic treatments: Corticosteroids (except locally acting corticosteroids such as inhaled or intrathecal or dermal application at distance from the face), antibiotics (except penicillin) (1 month); Spironolactone (3 months) / Drospirenone (3 months, unless dose is stable since at least 3 months); Oral retinoids (6 months); Cyproterone acetate / Chlormadinone acetate (6 months); Immunomodulators (3 months).

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 2 countries.

7 sites in 2 countries

Canada6 sites
  • Study site

    Markham, Ontario

  • Study site

    Montreal, Quebec

  • Study site

    Oakville, Ontario

  • Study site

    Saint-Jérôme, Quebec

  • Study site

    Toronto, Ontario

  • Study site

    Windsor, Ontario

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France1 site
  • Study site

    Nantes

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About this study

Official title: Effect of Adapalene 0.3% - Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel Versus Vehicle Gel on the Risk of Formation of Atrophic Acne Scars in Moderate to Severe Acne Subjects

This was a multi-centre, randomized, investigator blinded, vehicle controlled trial using intra-individual comparison (right half-face versus left half-face).

Participants with each half-face randomized to one of the two following treatments:

  • Adapalene 0.3 percent (%) - benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 2.5% gel (TactuPump® Forte).
  • Vehicle gel

The main objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of Adapalene 0.3% - BPO 2.5% (ABPO Forte) gel versus vehicle gel on the risk of formation of atrophic acne scars in moderate to severe acne participants.

Being tested
ABPO Forte Gel, Vehicle gel
Keywords
acne, scars
Medical subject headings
Acne Vulgaris, Cicatrix

What participants receive

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

  • ABPO Forte GelDrug

    Also called TactuPump Forte

    Participants applied Adapalene 0.3% - Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 2.5% gel (ABPO Forte) topically to the affected areas once daily for 24 weeks in Part 1 and for 48 weeks in Part 2.

  • Vehicle gelDrug

    Participants applied placebo matched to ABPO Forte gel topically to the affected areas once daily for 24 weeks in Part 1 and 48 weeks in Part 2.

Study groups in NCT02735421
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Part 1: ABPO Forte GelExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: ABPO Forte Gel
Part 1: ABPO Forte Vehicle GelPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Vehicle gel
Part 2: ABPO Forte GelExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: ABPO Forte Gel
Part 2: ABPO Forte Vehicle GelPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Vehicle gel

What is being measured

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

  1. Part 1: Total Atrophic Acne Scar Count Per Half-face

    The scars were counted according to their size defined in two categories using 2-millimeter (mm) and 4-mm punch biopsy tools for size classification: 1) atrophic scars 2 to 4 mm: included boxcar (sheer edges), rolling (irregular surface), and undetermined types; 2) atrophic scars greater than (>) 4 mm: included boxcar (sheer edges), rolling (irregular surface), and undetermined types. Each type of atrophic acne scar was counted separately for each half-face by the evaluator for following regions: right forehead, right cheek, right side of the chin, left forehead, left cheek and left side of the chin. To obtain the total number of atrophic scars per half-face, atrophic acne scar counts for each half-face was added.

    Measured: Week 24

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Part 1 and Part 2: Total Atrophic Acne Scar Count Per Half-face at Each Post-baseline Visit

    The scars were counted according to their size defined in two categories using 2 mm and 4 mm punch biopsy tools for size classification: 1) atrophic scars 2 to 4 mm: included boxcar (sheer edges), rolling (irregular surface), and undetermined types; 2) atrophic scars > 4 mm: included boxcar (sheer edges), rolling (irregular surface), and undetermined types. Each type of atrophic acne scar was counted separately for each half-face by the evaluator for following regions: right forehead, right cheek, right side of the chin, left forehead, left cheek and left side of the chin. To obtain the total number of atrophic scars per half-face, atrophic acne scar counts for each half-face was added.

    Measured: Part 1: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20; Part 2: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 36 and 48

  2. Part 1 and Part 2: Percent Change From Baseline in Total Atrophic Acne Scar Count Per Half-face at Each Post-baseline Visit

    The scars were counted according to their size defined in two categories using 2 mm and 4 mm punch biopsy tools for size classification: 1) atrophic scars 2 to 4 mm: included boxcar (sheer edges), rolling (irregular surface), and undetermined types; 2) atrophic scars > 4 mm: included boxcar (sheer edges), rolling (irregular surface), and undetermined types. Each type of atrophic acne scar was counted separately for each half-face by the evaluator for following regions: right forehead, right cheek, right side of the chin, left forehead, left cheek and left side of the chin.

    Measured: Part 1: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24; Part 2: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36 and 48

  3. Part 1 and Part 2: Investigator's Scar Global Assessment (ISGA) Score

    ISGA was an assessment scale used to evaluate facial acne severity. ISGA was recorded using a 5-point scale ranges from 0 to 4, where (0 = clear [No visible scars from acne); 1 = almost clear [Hardly visible scars from 50 cm away]; 2 = mild [Easily recognizable; less than half the affected face area]; 3 = moderate [More than half and less than 75% of the affected face area]; 4 = severe [More than 75% of the affected face area]) based on inflammation, pustules and papulation/infiltration. Higher score indicated severe acne.

    Measured: Part 1: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24; Part 2: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36 and 48

  4. Part 1: Percentage of Participants With Investigator's Preference on Overall Scar Severity

    The investigator rated their preference on a scale ranging from -2 (left side a lot better than right) to 2 (right side a lot better than left). Overall scar severity was assessed using a 5-point scale where (-2 = Left a lot better than right; -1 = Left a little bit better than right; 0 = No preference; 1 = Right a little bit better than left; 2 = Right a lot better than left. ABPO forte was applied on left side and vehicle gel was applied on right side.

    Measured: At Week 12 and Week 24

  5. Part 1 and Part 2: Percent Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Count Per Half-face at Each Post-baseline Visit

    Total lesion counts corresponded to the sum of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions, and other lesions. The investigator counted all inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules), non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedone) and other lesions (nodules) for each half-face.

    Measured: Part 1: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20; Part 2: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 36 and 48

  6. Part 1 and Part 2: Percent Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion Count Per Half-face at Each Post-baseline Visit

    Inflammatory lesions included papules and pustules. Papule is a small, solid elevation less than one centimeter in diameter. Most of the lesion is above the surface of the skin. Pustule is a small, circumscribed elevation of the skin which contains yellow-white exudates.

    Measured: Part 1: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24; Part 2: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36 and 48

  7. Part 1 and Part 2: Percent Change From Baseline in Non-inflammatory Lesion Count Per Half-face at Each Post-baseline Visit

    Non-inflammatory lesions included open comedone and closed comedone. Open comedone is a mass of sebaceous material that is impacted behind an open follicular orifice (blackhead). Closed comedone is a mass of sebaceous material that is impacted behind a closed follicular orifice (white head).

    Measured: Part 1: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24; Part 2: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36 and 48

  8. Part 1 and Part 2: Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) Score Per Half-face at Each Post-baseline Visit

    IGA is an assessment scale used to determine severity of acne and clinical response to treatment on a 5-point scale (0 = clear [Clear skin with no inflammatory or non inflammatory lesions]; 1= almost clear [A few scattered comedones and a few small papules]; 2= mild [Easily recognizable; less than half the face is involved. Some comedones and some papules and pustules]; 3= moderate [More than half of the face is involved. Many comedones, papules and pustules. One small nodule may be present] and 4= severe [Entire face is involved. Covered with comedones, numerous papules and pustules. Few nodules may or may not be present]) based on erythema and papulation/ infiltration. Therapeutic response is an IGA score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear).

    Measured: Part 1: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24; Part 2: Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36 and 48

Timeline

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

  1. First posted12 Apr 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start13 May 2016
  3. Primary completion5 Jun 2017
  4. Study completion23 Nov 2017

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 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
67 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02735421
Sponsor's protocol ID
RD.03.SPR.105061
Other IDs
2016-002666-31, 2016
Acronym
OSCAR
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
7 Apr 2016
Last updated
14 Sep 2022
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Dreno B, Bissonnette R, Gagne-Henley A, Barankin B, Lynde C, Chavda R, Kerrouche N, Tan J. Long-Term Effectiveness and Safety of Up to 48 Weeks' Treatment with Topical Adapalene 0.3%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel in the Prevention and Reduction of Atrophic Acne Scars in Moderate and Severe Facial Acne. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2019 Oct;20(5):725-732. doi: 10.1007/s40257-019-00454-6.

    PubMed 31209851
  • Dreno B, Bissonnette R, Gagne-Henley A, Barankin B, Lynde C, Kerrouche N, Tan J. Prevention and Reduction of Atrophic Acne Scars with Adapalene 0.3%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel in Subjects with Moderate or Severe Facial Acne: Results of a 6-Month Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Trial Using Intra-Individual Comparison. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2018 Apr;19(2):275-286. doi: 10.1007/s40257-018-0352-y.

    PubMed 29549588

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing ABPO Forte Gel in people with Acne Vulgaris and Atrophic Acne Scars, run by Galderma R&D at 7 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?

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 Sep 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites in Canada, France. 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 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 15 Nov 2019). 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?

Part 1: Total Atrophic Acne Scar Count Per Half-face (time frame: Week 24). 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 NCT02735421, 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 14 Sep 2022.

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