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A study comparing decrease in number of pimples on the face and its size along with its side effects in patients taking tablet Lymecycline or tablet Doxycycline orally and we compare both

Comparison of efficacy and safety of Lymecycline with Doxycycline in moderate to severe Acne Vulgaris

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/06/025711
Enrollment
242
Registered
2020-06-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L700- Acne vulgaris

Interventions

Intervention1: Lymecycline 408mg capsules in one group and Doxycycline 100mg tablet in one group.: During the first visit by the patient,patients condition is documented and pt will be given either Ly

Sponsors

Pooja K
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: AGE 12 TO 45 YEARS OF AGE PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH COMPLAINTS OF PAPULES,PUSTULES AND NODULES PATIENTS WILLING TO PARTICIPATE PATIENTS WILLING TO GIVE INFORMED AND WRITTEN CONSENT

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age less than 12 years and greater than 45 years of age Grade 1 and 4 acne Irregular cycles Liver Dysfunction Renal Dysfunction Hypersensitivity Pregnancy Planning for pregnancy Breastfeeding Patients who were treated recently with anti acne medications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The expected outcome would be reduction in the number of papules,pustules and nodules.Timepoint: It will be assessed at the initial visit,then after 2 weeks when patient comes for follow up and then after 4 weeks which is the final visit, all of which will be completed on 24th february 2021.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Using this study,we can also assess if there are occurrence of any new side effects of the drug Lymecycline,at 1 week and 3 weeks durationTimepoint: The effect of the Lymecycline and Doxycycline on the acne lesions at 1 week and 3 weeks can also be assessed.We can also see for drug interactions,complications at 1 week and 3 weeks of giving the drug.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf MS Srinivasan

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute

hamsrini@yahoo.co.in9884154232

Outcome results

None listed

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