Comparing OTC Acne Treatment to Prescription Regimen

Not Applicable

Completed

Conditions: Acne Vulgaris

Interventions: Drug: BenzaClin
Drug: Effaclar

Registration Number: NCT01237821

Lead Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Brief Summary: This research is being done to find out the safety and efficacy of two acne creams, Effaclar and Benzaclin when used twice daily with a topical retinoid. Effaclar and Benzaclin are FDA approved for the treatment of acne.

Detailed Description: There are many products on the market to treat facial acne. The medication that this study will be evaluating, Benzaclin and Retin-A have been approved by the FDA and is available by prescription, Effaclar is an over the counter product. This study will hopefully recognize a treatment combination that is effective in reducing acne vulgaris in adults 18-50.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

males and females ages 18-50, mild to moderate acne vulgaris with > or equal to 15 inflammatory lesions, > or equal to 20 non-inflammatory lesions, avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning beds throughout the study

Exclusion Criteria

Participants who have another skin condition that will interfere with lesion counting or assessments

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
BenzaClin	BenzaClin	Evaluate and compare tolerance and efficacy of two anti-acne creams, Effaclar and Benzaclin over a twelve week period.Inclusion- males and females ages 18-50, mild to moderate acne vulgaris with \> or equal to 15 inflammatory lesions, \> or equal to 20 non-inflammatory lesions, avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning beds throughout the study, . Exclusion- Participants who have another skin condition that will interfere with lesion counting or assessments
effaclar	Effaclar	Evaluate and compare tolerance and efficacy of two anti-acne creams, Effaclar and Benzaclin over a twelve week period.Inclusion- males and females ages 18-50, mild to moderate acne vulgaris with \> or equal to 15 inflammatory lesions, \> or equal to 20 non-inflammatory lesions, avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning beds throughout the study, . Exclusion- Participants who have another skin condition that will interfere with lesion counting or assessments

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Treatment Tolerability Assessment: Erythema	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for Erythema on a 4-point ordinal scale where 0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; and 3= severe. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Treatment Tolerability Assessment: Edema	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for Edema on a 4-point ordinal scale where 0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; and 3= severe. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Treatment Tolerability Assessment: Dryness	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for Dryness on a 4-point ordinal scale where 0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; and 3= severe. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Treatment Tolerability Assessment: Peeling	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for Peeling on a 4-point ordinal scale where 0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; and 3= severe. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Skin Assessment: Skin Tone (Clarity)	16 weeks	The facial skin was assessed for skin tone (clarity) on a 10-point visual analog scale with 0 indicating a favorable rating and 9 indicating an unfavorable rating. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Skin Assessment: Skin Smoothness	16 weeks	The facial skin was assessed for skin smoothness on a 10-point visual analog scale with 0 indicating a favorable rating and 9 indicating an unfavorable rating. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Skin Assessment: Skin Brightness	16 weeks	The facial skin was assessed for skin brightness on a 10-point visual analog scale with 0 indicating a favorable rating and 9 indicating an unfavorable rating. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Skin Assessment: Appearance of Pores	16 weeks	The facial skin was assessed for the appearance of pores on a 10-point visual analog scale,with 0 indicating a favorable rating and 9 indicating an unfavorable rating. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Skin Assessment: Overall Appearance	16 weeks	The facial skin was assessed for overall appearance on a 10-point visual analog scale with 0 indicating a favorable rating and 9 indicating an unfavorable rating. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Skin Assessment: Global Acne Assessment	16 weeks	The facial skin was assessed for global acne assessment on a 10-point visual analog scale with 0 indicating a favorable rating and 9 indicating an unfavorable rating. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Lesion Counts: Open Comedones	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for facial open comedomes and the total number present was recorded. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Lesion Counts: Closed Comedones	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for facial closed comedomes and the total number present was recorded. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Lesion Counts: Papules	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for facial open comedomes and the total number present was recorded. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Lesion Counts: Pustules	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for facial pustules and the total number present was recorded. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Lesion Counts: Noninflammatory Lesions	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for facial noninflammatory lesions and the total number present was recorded. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Lesion Counts: Inflammatory Lesions	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for facial inflammatory lesions and the total number present was recorded. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Facial Lesion Counts: Total Lesion	16 weeks	Participants were assessed for all facial lesions and the total number present was recorded. Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Subjective Tolerability of Irritation Assessment (Participant Assessed): Stinging	16 weeks	Irritation stinging was subjectively reported by participants and captured on a 4 point ordinal scale (0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; 3= severe). Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Subjective Tolerability of Irritation Assessment (Participant Assessed): Tingling	16 weeks	Irritation tingling was subjectively reported by participants and captured on a 4 point ordinal scale (0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; 3= severe). Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Subjective Tolerability of Irritation Assessment (Participant Assessed): Itching	16 weeks	Irritation itching was subjectively reported by participants and captured on a 4 point ordinal scale (0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; 3= severe). Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.
Subjective Tolerability of Irritation Assessment (Participant Assessed): Burning	16 weeks	Irritation burning was subjectively reported by participants and captured on a 4 point ordinal scale (0= none; 1= mild; 2= moderate; 3= severe). Assessments were made at baseline and weeks, 2, 4, 8, and 12, with the regression phase assessment at week 16.