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Clinical Trials/NCT05069272
NCT05069272RecruitingNot Applicable

A Randomized, Double-blinded, Vehicle Controlled, Monocentric Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerance of Synergistic Combination of Bakuchiol and Ethyl Linoleate on Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris

Ratan K. Chaudhuri1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentStarted: September 10, 2021Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Enrollment
40
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Facial lesions

Study Overview

Brief Summary

Subjects will be assigned to a active cream or vehicle to compare the cosmetic effects. This will take place over a 12 week period.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Healthy female volunteers, aged 18 years or older;
  • •with mild to moderate acne;
  • •Subjects must have between 10-100 non-inflammatory lesions and 10-50 inflammatory lesions but no more than 2 nodular lesions and no cysts on their face.
  • •If applicable, users of estrogens/birth control pills must have been on the treatment regimen for at least 3 months and be willing to continue use for study duration;
  • •Females of child-bearing potential (FCBP): A female is considered not to be of childbearing potential if she is post-menopausal with at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea or has undergone surgical sterilization. While on the study, FCBP who engage in activity in which conception is possible must use one of the approved contraceptive options described below:
  • •Option 1: Any one of the following highly effective methods: hormonal contraception (oral, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring); intrauterine device (IUD); tubal ligation; or partner's vasectomy; OR
  • •Option 2: Male or female condom (latex condom or nonlatex condom NOT made out of natural [animal] membrane [for example, polyurethane]; PLUS one additional barrier method: (a) diaphragm with spermicide; (b) cervical cap with spermicide; or (c) contraceptive sponge with spermicide.
  • •Willing to follow study instructions and available to attend the study visits;
  • •Willing to provide written informed consent and sign photography release

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Female subjects: Self-reported pregnant or breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study;
  • •Known allergy or hypersensitivity to acne treatment products;
  • •Current skin disease of any type in the test area (e.g. eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, vitiligo, etc.), or under the treatment of a doctor for any skin condition;
  • •Have any cystic acne, acne conglobate, acne fulminans, or secondary acne (chloracne or drug-induced acne) in the test area;
  • •Any conditions on the test site that would interfere with evaluations (i.e. tattoos, scars, open cuts, sunburn, piercings, excessive hair, etc.);
  • •Use of topical treatments such as OTC (over the counter) acne medication topical anti-inflammatory medications, salicylic acid, corticosteroids, antibiotics, anti-bacterials, peroxide-containing products, or retinoids within 2 weeks of baseline;
  • •Use of depigmenting medications such as hydroquinone during the 14 days prior to the study start; Insulin dependent diabetes;
  • •Concurrent medication that might affect the response to the test articles including routine use of anti-inflammatory medications, anti-histamines, and steroids;
  • •History of Crohn's disease, or clinically significant enteritis (regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, antibiotic-associated colitis);
  • •Microdermabrasion or laser treatment in the test area within six months of the study;
  • •Medical condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the subject or confound study results;
  • •Use of systemic antibiotics, corticosteroids, antimalarials or oral dapsone within 4 weeks of baseline;
  • •Use of other anti-acne medications, including isotretinoin or spironolactone, within 6 months of baseline;
  • •Participation on an investigational drug study within 4 months of the baseline visit.

Arms & Interventions

Intervention

Active Comparator

Synergistic combination of Bakuchiol and Ethyl Linoleate

Intervention: Bakuchiol and Ethyl Linoleate (Other)

Vehicle

Placebo Comparator

No active ingredients

Intervention: Vehicle (Other)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Facial lesions

Time Frame: From baseline to week 12

Percent reductions in facial lesion counts for inflammatory and noninflammatory

IGA Score

Time Frame: From baseline to week 12

IGA score of zero (clear) or one (almost clear)

Secondary Outcomes

  • Total lesion count(From baseline to week 12)
  • Inflammatory and non-inflammatory leisons(From baseline to week 2, 4, 8 & 12)
  • Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation(From baseline to week 2, 4, 8 & 12)
  • IGA score(From baseline to week 2, 4, 8 & 12)
  • Total lesion count(From baseline to week 2)
  • Total lesion count(From baseline to week 4)
  • Total lesion count(From baseline to week 8)
  • IGA score(From baseline to week 2, 4, 8, 12)
  • IGA score(From baseline to week 4)
  • IGA score(From baseline to week 8)
  • IGA score(From baseline to week 12)
  • Inflammatory and non-inflammatory leisons(From baseline to week 2)
  • Inflammatory and non-inflammatory leisons(From baseline to week 4)
  • Inflammatory and non-inflammatory leisons(From baseline to week 8)
  • Inflammatory and non-inflammatory leisons(From baseline to week 12)
  • Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation(From baseline to week 2)
  • Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation(From baseline to week 4)
  • Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation(From baseline to week 8)
  • Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation(From baseline to week 12)

Investigators

Sponsor
Ratan K. Chaudhuri
Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor Investigator
Principal Investigator

Ratan K. Chaudhuri

President

Sytheon Ltd.

Study Sites (1)

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