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A study comparing two acne creams to see which improves acne better in Indian patients

A Randomized Controlled Trial comparing Topical Adapalene Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin Combination versus Topical Adapalene Benzoyl Peroxide Combination in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109478
Enrollment
168
Registered
2026-04-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L700- Acne vulgaris

Interventions

Intervention1: Fixed-dose gel containing topical Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide + Clindamycin: Fixed combination topical gel containing Adapalene 0.15 percent, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1 percent and Clindamyc

Sponsors

AIIMS Jammu
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female patients aged 12-45 years. Clinical diagnosis of mild (few inflammatory lesions (papules/pustules) only; no nodulocystic lesions; IGA score 2) to moderate (multiple inflammatory lesions present; many papules/pustules; there may or may not be a few nodulocystic lesions, IGA score 3) acne vulgaris. Willingness to avoid use of other acne medications during the study. Written informed consent obtained.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe acne (Inflammatory lesions are more apparent, many papules,pustules; there may or may not be a few nodulocystic lesions; IGA 4 or more. Presence of nodulocystic, conglobate, or acne fulminans variants. Clinical or biochemical features suggestive of hormonal acne, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or hyperandrogenism. Use of topical or systemic retinoids, corticosteroids, antibiotics, or hormonal therapy within the previous 4 weeks. Pregnant or lactating women. Known hypersensitivity to study medications. Presence of systemic illness, immunocompromised state, or chronic dermatologic conditions affecting the face. History of drug induced acne or use of comedogenic cosmetic products.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in acne severity measured by Investigator Global Assessment scoreTimepoint: Baseline, week 4, week 8, week 12, week 16, week 20, week 24, and week 28

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in inflammatory and non inflammatory lesion countsTimepoint: Baseline, week 4, week 8, week 12, week 16, week 20, week 24, and week 28

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNasna V

AIIMS Jammu

payal.chauhan@aiimsjammu.edu.in9539055564

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026