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A Study of Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Acne Vulgaris
Interventions
Drug: Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%
Other: Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle
Registration Number
NCT03073486
Lead Sponsor
Dermira, Inc.
Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to assess the safety and efficacy of Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel compared to vehicle in patients with acne vulgaris

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
744
Inclusion Criteria
  • Signed informed consent and, for subjects under legal adult age, signed assent

  • Age ≥ 9 years

  • Clinical diagnosis of facial acne vulgaris defined as:

    • At least 20 inflammatory lesions, and
    • At least 20 non-inflammatory lesions, and
    • Investigator Global Assessment of 3 or greater
Exclusion Criteria
  • Active cystic acne or acne conglobata, acne fulminans, and secondary acne
  • Two or more active nodulocystic lesions on the face
  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory or ECG result
  • Subjects who are actively participating in an experimental therapy study or who have received experimental therapy within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of the Baseline visit
  • Treatment with over-the-counter topical medications for the treatment of acne vulgaris including benzoyl peroxide, topical anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroids, α-hydroxy/glycolic acid on the face within 2 weeks prior to Baseline
  • Treatment with systemic antibiotics or systemic anti-acne drugs or topical retinoid within 4 weeks prior to Baseline
  • Treatment with a new hormonal therapy or dose change to existing hormonal therapy within 12 weeks prior to Baseline (hormonal therapies include, but are not limited to, estrogenic and progestational agents such as birth control pills).
  • Use of androgen receptor blockers (such as spironolactone or flutamide) within 2 weeks prior to Baseline.
  • Oral retinoid use (e.g., isotretinoin) within 12 months prior to Baseline or vitamin A supplements greater than 10,000 units/day within 6 months prior to Baseline
  • Facial procedures (chemical or laser peel, microdermabrasion, etc.) within the past 8 weeks

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 5.0%, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, VehicleOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, VehicleOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Absolute Change in Acne Lesion Counts (Non-inflammatory) From Baseline to Week 12Baseline and Week 12

Mean absolute change in acne lesion counts (non-inflammatory) from baseline to Week 12

Mean Absolute Change in Acne Lesion Counts (Inflammatory) From Baseline to Week 12Baseline and Week 12

Mean absolute change in acne lesion counts (inflammatory) from baseline to Week 12

Percentage of Subjects Who Achieved ≥ 2-grade Improvement and a Grade of 0 or 1 in the Investigator Global Assessment of Acne (IGA) From Baseline to Week 12Baseline and Week 12

Percentage of subjects who achieved ≥ 2-grade improvement and a grade of 0 or 1 in the investigator global assessment of acne (IGA) from baseline to Week 12

Scoring Criteria for Investigator Global Assessment 0 - Clear skin with no inflammatory or noninflammatory lesions

1. - Almost clear; rare noninflammatory lesions with no more than one small inflammatory lesion

2. - Mild severity; greater than Grade 1; some noninflammatory lesions with no more than a few inflammatory lesions (papules/pustules only, no nodular lesions)

3. - Moderate severity; greater than Grade 2; up to many noninflammatory lesions and may have some inflammatory lesions, but no more than one small nodular lesion

4. - Severe; greater than Grade 3; up to many noninflammatory and inflammatory lesions, but no more than a few nodular lesions

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (45)

Advanced Skincare Surgery & MedCenter

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Fullerton, California, United States

Enverus Medical Research

🇨🇦

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Synexus US, LP, dba, Research Across America

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Northwest Arkansas Clinical Trials Center

🇺🇸

Rogers, Arkansas, United States

Avant Research Associates, LLC

🇺🇸

Guntersville, Alabama, United States

Florida Academic Centers Research & Education

🇺🇸

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Center for Clincial and Cosmetic Research

🇺🇸

Aventura, Florida, United States

Pioneer Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States

Visions Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Wellington, Florida, United States

Clinical Trials Management, LLC

🇺🇸

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Skin Search of Rochester, Inc.

🇺🇸

Rochester, New York, United States

Premier Specialists

🇦🇺

Kogarah, Australia

Premier Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Spokane, Washington, United States

The Skin Centre

🇦🇺

Benowa, Australia

Avant Research Associates

🇺🇸

Beaumont, Texas, United States

Sinclair Dermatology

🇦🇺

Melbourne, Australia

Houston Center for Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Wiseman Dermatology Research Inc.

🇨🇦

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

DermEdge Research

🇨🇦

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

The Centre for Dermatology

🇨🇦

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Veracity Clinical Research

🇦🇺

Woolloongabba, Australia

Advanced Research Associates

🇺🇸

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Dermatology Trial Associates

🇺🇸

Bryant, Arkansas, United States

Center for Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

Fremont, California, United States

Health Awareness, Inc.

🇺🇸

Jupiter, Florida, United States

Aby's New GEneration Research Inc.

🇺🇸

Hialeah, Florida, United States

Radiant Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

Pinellas Park, Florida, United States

Alpine Clinical Research Center

🇺🇸

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Marietta Dermatology Clinical Research, Inc.

🇺🇸

Marietta, Georgia, United States

The Skin Wellness Center

🇺🇸

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Suzanne Bruce and Associates, P.A. The Center for Skin

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

The Education & Research Foundation, Inc.

🇺🇸

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

Burswood Dermatology

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Victoria Park, Australia

Austin Institute for Clinical Research, Inc

🇺🇸

Pflugerville, Texas, United States

XLR8 Medical Research

🇨🇦

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Northern California Research

🇺🇸

Sacramento, California, United States

TCR Medical Corporation

🇺🇸

San Diego, California, United States

Floridian Research Institute

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

MOORE Clinical Research, Inc

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

DelRicht Research

🇺🇸

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Henry Ford Medical Center, New Center One

🇺🇸

Detroit, Michigan, United States

JDR Dermatology Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Sterling Research Group

🇺🇸

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Clinical Research Associates, Inc.

🇺🇸

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Tennessee Clinical Research Center

🇺🇸

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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