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To evaluate in Human volunteers bioequivalence of Clobetz Cream (Clobetasol propionate USP 0.05% w/w)with Reference Listed Drug Tenovate Cream (Clobetasol propionate BP 0.05% w/w) , by comparison of vaso constriction caused.

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
should be responders to the drug (have demonstrated blanching response)Phototype III and IV.
Registration Number
CTRI/2012/08/002893
Lead Sponsor
Apex Laboratories Pvt
Brief Summary

- For screening, aclinical examination performed to verify inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria.

- After the clinical examinations, the referencelisted drug Tenovate Cream   will beapplied at any 2 sites on the body (as determined), except on the inner forearmof b

- The applied product will be left non occluded for a period of 4 hours after which the product will be wiped gently with a cotton swab or washed with a mild cleanser.

- Visual assessment of the site will be carried out, 2 hours after the product has been wiped, in order to detect **Responder Status** of the volunteer. Subjects who have the capacity to vasoconstrict when dosed with the Reference Listed drug used in the study are called Responders. Dose duration of 4 hours or 6 hours is suggested with skin blanching assessment 0-4 hours following drug product removal. A responder shows a visual reading of at least one unit.

- On being detected as a Responder, volunteer will be considered for the study.

- The forearm of each volunteer will be cleaned with water and the volunteer will be acclimatised under controlled conditions for 2 hours at the beginning of the trial.

- **8** patches of 4 cm2area will be marked on flexor surface of the subjects’ forearm

- Baseline measurements will be carried out thereafter.

- Following which approximately 5 mg/cm2 of the Reference listed product (quantity depending on patch size and potency of drug) will be massaged on 6 patches on forearm randomly for 1 min using a fingerstall. There will be 2 control sites on forearm and will be left untreated as reference sites.

- Following application, all the patches will be kept open.

- Of the 6 product patches applied on forearm ( D1, D2, 2 TP, 2 RLD) the patches marked TP (test) and RLD (reference) will be kept non occluded for dose duration equal to ED50, D1 and D2 as pre decided.

- Vasoconstriction will be measured by the degree of skin blanching observed using a Spectrophotometer (‘a’ scale reading) and Evaluations will be performed at pre-dose (baseline) and at 0, 2, 4, 6, 19 and 24 hours after removal of product .

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects should be responders to the drug (have demonstrated blanching response to RLD- Tenovate Cream ) -Phototype III and IV.
  • Age: 18-45 years.
  • Has been fully informed and willing to sign Informed Consent Document.
  • Non-tobacco-using subjects.
  • Presenting normal healthy skin type -Cooperating, informed of the need and duration of the examinations.
  • For which the investigator considers that the compliance will be correct.
  • Healthy Subjects (Healthy/ Good health as demonstrated by lack of clinically significant abnormalities in medical history and clinical assessment, as judged by the investigator).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Clinically significant hypertension or circulatory disease.
  • Chronic illness which may influence the skin sensitivity.
  • History of allergy to any cosmetic product/ topical application.
  • Subject in an exclusion period or participating in another cosmetic or therapeutic trial.
  • Presence of any skin condition or pigmentation that would interfere with the placement of test sites or the response or assessment of skin blanching.
  • Subjects on any medical treatment either systemic or topical presently or in the past 1 month).
  • Drug or alcohol addiction requiring treatment (in-patient or out-patient) in the 12 months prior to dosing.
  • Persons who would require shaving ventral forearms to ensure consistent dose on skin surface.
  • Pregnant as confirmed by UPT or lactating women.
  • Consumption on average of more than 6 cups (500 mg caffeine) of caffeine containing beverages daily.
  • Any obvious difference in skin color between arms.
  • Use of any vasoactive (constrictor or dilator) medication, prescription or OTC, that could modulate blood flow.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
• Evaluation of Vaso-constriction property of products using Spectrophotometer (‘a’ scale readings), which will help determine AUEC values needed for the comparison of the products for In-vivo Bioequivalence Study.• Evaluation of Vaso-constriction property of products using Spectrophotometer (‘a’ scale readings), which will help determine AUEC values needed for the comparison of the products for In-vivo Bioequivalence Study.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

C.L.A.I.M.S. PVT.LTD

🇮🇳

Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India

C.L.A.I.M.S. PVT.LTD
🇮🇳Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Rajiv Joshi
Principal investigator
rsjdr@rediffmail.com

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