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Application Besifloxacin Hydrochloride topical gel (2%) for 7/14 days for patients, suffering from Gram Negative Folliculitis.

An Investigator initiated, open-label, Single arm, non-randomized clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness, tolerability and safety of Besifloxacin hydrochloride in the treatment of subjects suffering from Gram-negative facial folliculitis. - Gram Negative Folliculitis (GNF)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/04/018865
Enrollment
15
Registered
2019-04-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Besifloxacin Hydrochloride topical gel (2%): Besifloxacin Hydrochloride topical(facial) gel (2%) 1 gram to be applied twice daily(BD)for 12 weeks. Each tube is of 45 grams Control Inter

Sponsors

Dr Rohit Batra
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Subject is willing and able to give written informed consent. 2.Healthy male or non-pregnant female aged � 18 and � 80 years. 3.Clinical diagnosis of suspected Acute GNF with papules, pustules and peri nasal and/or peri oral involvement. 4.Microbiological analysis confirming presence of gram-negative bacteria (Microbiology analysis report will be available approximately 72 hours from sample collection. Report is not required for screening or starting treatment.) 5. Actively cooperating to participate in the trial, to follow the instructions of the Investigator and to attend the agreed visits.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Presence of skin lesions, e.g. open wounds or ulcers in the respective skin areas. 2.Presence of skin diseases other than acute folliculitis and acne interfering with study treatment. 3.Treatment with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors. 4.Topical or systemic use of any dermatological product (e.g. medications, medicinal products, cosmetic products) on the trial areas during the trial. 5.Any systemic or topical immunosuppressive therapy (e.g. corticosteroids) within 3 weeks prior to randomization. 6.Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency. 7.Participation in any other trial within 30 days prior to randomization or during the trial. 8.Contraindications to any component of the study medication. 9.History of drug, alcohol, or chemical abuse. 10.Females of childbearing potential may not be recruited if they are not willing to use of effective method for contraception throughout the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of subjects with positive clinical response measured with investigator�s assessment scale (Annexure-I) at day 7/14.Timepoint: Day 0,Day 7/14.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of subjects with positive clinical response measured with investigator�s assessment scale (Annexure-I) at day 7/day 14. Percentage of subjects with at least a 2 points positive change in the visual analogue scale (VAS) from baseline. (Annexure-II). Percentage improvement in the visual analogue scale (VAS) from baseline. (Annexure-II). Timepoint: Day 0,Day 7/14

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rohit Batra

Derma World Skin and Hair Clinc

drrohitbatra36@gmail.com09910700050

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026