Comparison Between Interactive Internet-based Education and Counseling for the Management of Acne With That of Internet-based Education Alone

University of California, Davis1 site in 1 country98 target enrollmentJanuary 2014

ConditionsAcne Vulgaris

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Acne Vulgaris
Sponsor: University of California, Davis
Enrollment: 98
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Acne Lesion Counts (Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 11 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study will develop and evaluate the efficacy of an Internet-based education program incorporating virtual coaching. For this study, the virtual coach will consist of online videos aimed at providing acne education and promoting behaviors that support healthy skin. The use of Web-based technologies and virtual coaching in acne-related patient education is novel, and may significantly improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in acne patients. We hypothesize that an interactive Internet-based education and counseling program will be more effective than Internet-based education alone in improving clinical outcomes and quality of life in acne patients.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 2014

End Date

July 2014

Last Updated

11 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of California, Davis

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Diagnosis of mild to moderate acne vulgaris
•13 years of age or older at time of assent, may be men or women.
•Able read and understand English.
•Able to hear and see the educational videos.
•Access to computer with Internet access.
•Capable of giving informed consent.
•Not currently using any prescription acne treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

•Non-English speaking individuals.
•Self-reported exposure to environmental or chemical comedogenic agents
•Women with self-reported hyperandrogenism (e.g., PCOS)
•Women self-reporting current use of any form of specific acne-directed hormonal therapy
•Men or women with self-reported history of Cushing syndrome or congenital adrenal hyperplasia