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A Dose-ranging Study of DRM01 in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Acne Vulgaris
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02431052
Lead Sponsor
Dermira, Inc.
Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to assess the safety and efficacy DRM01 Topical Gel compared to vehicle in patients with acne vulgaris.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
420
Inclusion Criteria
  • Signed informed consent.
  • Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating females.
  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Clinical diagnosis of facial acne vulgaris defined as:
  • At least 20 inflammatory lesions
  • At least 20 non-inflammatory lesions
  • 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.
  • Screening clinical chemistry or hematology laboratory value that is considered clinically significant, in the opinion of the Investigator.
  • Abnormal findings on screening ECG, deemed clinically significant, by the Investigator.
  • 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.
  • Subjects who are a poor medical risk because of other systemic diseases or active uncontrolled infections, in the opinion of the investigator.
  • 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 corticosteroids (use of intranasal and inhaled corticosteroids allowed for seasonal allergies and asthma) within 4 weeks prior to Baseline.
  • Treatment with systemic antibiotics or systemic anti-acne drugs or systemic anti-inflammatory drugs within 4 weeks prior to Baseline.
  • Prescription topical retinoid use on the face within 4 weeks of Baseline (e.g., tretinoin, tazarotene, adapalene).
  • Treatment with a new hormonal therapy or dose change to existing hormonal therapy within 12 weeks prior to Baseline. Dose and frequency of use of any hormonal therapy started more than 12 weeks prior to Baseline must remain unchanged throughout the study. Hormonal therapies include, but are not limited to, estrogenic and progestational agents such as birth control pills.
  • Prior use of androgen receptor blockers (such as spironolactone or flutamide).
  • 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 of Baseline.
  • Facial procedures (chemical or laser peel, microdermabrasion, etc.) within the past 8 weeks or during the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 4.0% QDOlumacostat GlasaretilOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 4.0%, applied once daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle QDVehicleOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle, applied once daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle BIDVehicleOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, Vehicle, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5% QDOlumacostat GlasaretilOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%, applied once daily to the face for 12 weeks
Olumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5% BIDOlumacostat GlasaretilOlumacostat Glasaretil Gel, 7.5%, applied twice daily to the face for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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

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

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 (33)

T. Joseph Raoof, MD, Inc.

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Encino, California, United States

Skin Search of Rochester, Inc.

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Rochester, New York, United States

The Education & Research Foundation, Inc.

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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

International Clinical Research - US, LLC

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Sanford, Florida, United States

Lawrence J. Green, MD, LLC

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Rockville, Maryland, United States

Premier Clinical Research

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Spokane, Washington, United States

DermResearch, PLLC

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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Dermatology Research Center, Inc.

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Tory Sullivan MD PA

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North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Windsor Clinical Research, Inc.

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Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Centre de Recherche Dermetologique du Quebec Metropolitain (CRDQ)

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Quebec, Canada

Center for Clinical Studies, LTD. LLP

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Houston, Texas, United States

Minnesota Clinical Study Center

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Fridley, Minnesota, United States

University Clinical Trials, Inc.

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San Diego, California, United States

Visions Clinical Research

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Wellington, Florida, United States

DermResearch, Inc

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Austin, Texas, United States

Academic Dermatology Associates

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Enverus Medical Research

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Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Lynderm Research

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Markham, Ontario, Canada

The Skin Wellness Center

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Kirk Barber Research

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Austin Institute for Clinical Research

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Pflugerville, Texas, United States

Innovaderm Research Inc.

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Henry Ford Health System

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Michigan Center for Skin Care Research

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Clinton Township, Michigan, United States

Las Vegas Dermatology

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

International Clinical Research - Tennessee LLC

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Coastal Clinical Research, Inc.

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

MOORE Clinical Research, Inc.

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Tampa, Florida, United States

J&S Studies, Inc.

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College Station, Texas, United States

Dermatology Consulting Services

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High Point, North Carolina, United States

Suzanne Bruce & Associates, PA. The Center for Skin Research

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Katy, Texas, United States

Progressive Clinical Research, PA

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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