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The Study of Efficacy and Safety of 2% Ketoconazole Cream in Thai Females With Mild Degree of Post - Adolescence Acne

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Post - Adolescence Acne
Interventions
Drug: Hydrophilic Cream
Registration Number
NCT03178994
Lead Sponsor
Chulalongkorn University
Brief Summary

To study efficacy (total numbers of acne reduction) and safety of 2% Ketoconazole cream in Thai females with Mild degree Post-Adolescence acne comparing with placebo for a period of 12 weeks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • regular menstrual cycle with mild degree of post - adolescence acne
  • agree to stop topical and systemic medication for acne treatment for 2 and 4 weeks respectively.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Other active rashes on faces.
  • Allergic to ketoconazole or other ingredients of preparation.
  • Signs of hyperandrogenism
  • Taking anti-androgenic medications.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
2% ketoconazole cream2% ketoconazole cream2% ketoconazole cream apply on face twice daily for 10 weeks.
PlaceboHydrophilic CreamHydrophilic cream (in-house preparation) apply on face twice daily for 10 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total numbers of acne reduction10 weeks

the difference of acne count (total numbers of acne before treatment - total numbers of acne after treatment)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of patients who achieve clear or almost clear after treatment10 weeks

clear or almost clear scored by Adult Female Acne Scoring Tool

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

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Bangkok, Thailand

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