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A clinical trial to study the effects of a novel combination pimple patch versus conventional topical gel in acne patients.

To study the effectiveness of novel combination hydrogel pimple patch containing Azelaic acid, Salicylic acid and Zinc oxide versus conventional topical spot treatment available for the treatment of acne vulgaris : a randomized control trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080180
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-02-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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: Novel combination pimple patch: It is a Carrageenan hydrogel patch containing 1% Salicylic acid, 3% Azelaic acid and Zinc oxide. It should be applied one patch per new lesion once a day

Sponsors

Dr Prathambigai S S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged between 18 and 40 years. 2.Patients clinically diagnosed with Pillsbury Grade 1 and 2 acne where lesion size is less than 1cm 3. Patients not on any other topical treatment for acne vulgaris 4. Patients who are reliable and compliant for regular follow-up

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with Pillsbury Grade 3 and greater acne 2. Patients on other topical treatments for acne vulgaris 3. Patients having other dermatological conditions like Psoriasis, eczema 4. Children below the age of 18 years 5. Pregnant and lactating women 6. Patients with hypersensitivity/ allergy to Aspirin 7. Patients with hypersensitivity to hydrogel patch

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
erythema, diameter of lesions and pigmentationTimepoint: Days 1,3,5,7,10 after application

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
physician assessment grading of lesionsTimepoint: Days 1,3,5,7,10 after application

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Prathambigai S S

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

drnarasimhalu@yahoo.co.in9445188988

Outcome results

None listed

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