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Dose Range Study of CD5789 in Acne Vulgaris

A Randomized, Multi-center, Investigator-blind, Vehicle- and Active-controlled, Phase 2 Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Different Concentrations of CD5789 Cream Applied Once Daily in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01616654
Enrollment
304
Registered
2012-06-12
Start date
2012-06-20
Completion date
2014-06-12
Last updated
2021-09-20

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Conditions

Acne Vulgaris

Brief summary

To assess the efficacy and safety of different concentrations of CD5789 cream in participants with acne vulgaris for the purpose of dose identification.

Interventions

DRUGCD5789 25 µg/g cream

CD5789 25 µg/g cream applied once daily

DRUGCD5789 50 µg/g cream

CD5789 50 µg/g cream applied once daily

DRUGCD5789 100 µg/g cream

CD5789 100 µg/g cream applied once daily

DRUGTazarotene 0.1% gel

Tazarotene 0.1% gel applied once daily

DRUGVehicle cream

Vehicle cream applied once daily

Sponsors

Galderma R&D
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female participant, 12 to 35 years old with the following characteristics: * Facial acne severity grade of the following: * Stratum 1: IGA score of 3 or 4 * Stratum 2: IGA score of 4 * Stratum 3: IGA score of 3 or 4 * A minimum of 30 non-inflammatory lesions and fulfills the criteria of one of the following strata: * Stratum 1: A minimum of 20 but not more than 40 inflammatory lesions, and a maximum of one nodule on the face. * Stratum 2: More than 40 inflammatory lesions, and up to four nodules on the face. * Stratum 3: Participants of Japanese origin with at least 20 inflammatory lesions and up to four nodules on the face. * Note: Participants of Japanese origin will not be included in Stratum 1 or Stratum 2. Japanese origin is defined as all four grandparents were born in Japan.

Exclusion criteria

* The presence of severe forms of acne (acne conglobata, acne fulminans) or secondary acne form (chloracne, drug-induced acne, etc.) * Any uncontrolled or serious disease, or any medical or surgical condition, that may either interfere with the interpretation of the clinical trial results and/or put the participant at significant risk (according to the Investigator's judgment) if the participant participates in the clinical trial. * Known or suspected allergies or sensitivities to any components of any of the study drugs. * Current participation in any other clinical trial of a drug or device OR past participation within the 30 days prior to the Baseline visit.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants With Success Rate 1 (SR1)From Baseline at Week 12Success Rate 1 was defined as percentage of participants who achieved at least a two-point reduction in the Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) scale from baseline at week 12. Evaluation of acne was performed by the investigator based on the following 5 point scale: 0=clear, 1=almost clear, 2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe, higher score indicated higher severity. All missing values were imputed by last observation carried forward (LOCF).
Absolute Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Baseline, Week 12The lesion counts were performed by the Investigator. Total lesion counts was the sum of inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions and nodules. All missing values were imputed by LOCF.
Percentage Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Baseline, Week 12The lesion counts were performed by the Investigator. Total lesion counts was the sum of inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions and nodules. All missing values were imputed by LOCF.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants With Success Rate 2 (SR2)From Baseline to Week 12Success Rate 2 (SR2) was defined as the percentage of participants rated Clear (Grade 0) or Almost clear (Grade 1) with at least a two-point reduction on the IGA scale from Baseline to Week 12. Evaluation of acne was performed by the investigator based on the following 5 point scale: 0=clear, 1=almost clear, 2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe, higher score indicated higher severity. All missing values were imputed by LOCF.
Absolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Baseline, Week 12The Inflammatory lesion count was the count of papules and pustules: papule was a small, solid elevation less than 1 cm in diameter, pustule was a small, circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains yellow-white exudate. The non-inflammatory lesion count was the count of open and closed comedones: Open comedone was a pigmented dilated pilosebaceous orifice (blackhead). Closed comedone was a tiny white papule (whitehead). All missing values were imputed by LOCF.
Percentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Baseline, Week 12The Inflammatory lesion count was the count of papules and pustules: papule was a small, solid elevation less than 1 cm in diameter, pustule was a small, circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains yellow-white exudate. The non-inflammatory lesion count was the count of open and closed comedones: Open comedone was a pigmented dilated pilosebaceous orifice (blackhead). Closed comedone was a tiny white papule (whitehead). All missing values were imputed by LOCF. Percent changes in lesion counts equals (Week 12 count minus Baseline count) divided by Baseline count multiplied by 100.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

The study was conducted in United States. A total of 422 participants were screened between 20 June 2012 to 01 May 2013. Of which, 118 were screen failures. Screen failures were mainly due to inclusion criteria not met. A total of 304 participants were randomized in the study.

Pre-assignment details

Participants randomized were stratified according to ethnic origin, acne severity & number of lesions as: Stratum 1: Non-Japanese, Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of 3/4, \>= 20 but \<= 40 inflammatory and \>=30 non-inflammatory lesions and \<=1 nodule on face; Stratum 2: Non-Japanese, IGA of 4, \>40 inflammatory & \>= 30 non-inflammatory lesions and \<=4 nodules on face; Stratum 3: Japanese origin, IGA of 3 or 4, \>= 20 inflammatory & \>= 30 non-inflammatory lesions & \<= 4 nodules on face.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CD5789 25 mcg/g Cream
Participants randomized in stratum 1, 2 and 3 were applied with 25 microgram per gram (mcg/g) CD5789 cream, once daily for 12 weeks.
61
CD5789 50 mcg/g Cream
Participants randomized in stratum 1, 2 and 3 were applied with 50 microgram per gram (mcg/g) CD5789 50 once daily for 12 weeks.
61
CD5789 100 mcg/g Cream
Participants randomized in stratum 1, 2 and 3 were applied with 100 microgram per gram (mcg/g) CD5789 cream, once daily for 12 weeks.
60
Tazarotene 0.1% Gel
Participants randomized in stratum 1 and 2 were applied with Tazarotene 0.1% Gel, once daily for 12 weeks.
61
Vehicle Cream
Participants randomized in stratum 1, 2 and 3 were applied with Vehicle Cream once daily for 12 weeks.
61
Total304

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004
Overall StudyAdverse Event01210
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy10001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up10321
Overall StudyPregnancy10001
Overall StudyProtocol Violation05244
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject22315

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCD5789 25 mcg/g CreamTotalVehicle CreamTazarotene 0.1% GelCD5789 100 mcg/g CreamCD5789 50 mcg/g Cream
Age, Continuous18.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.26
18.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.03
18.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.84
18.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.83
18.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.59
18.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.76
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants3 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
9 Participants49 Participants13 Participants12 Participants8 Participants7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
52 Participants249 Participants47 Participants47 Participants52 Participants51 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants65 Participants13 Participants17 Participants12 Participants8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
46 Participants239 Participants48 Participants44 Participants48 Participants53 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 610 / 610 / 600 / 610 / 61
other
Total, other adverse events
15 / 6117 / 6123 / 6024 / 6118 / 61
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 611 / 610 / 600 / 611 / 61

Outcome results

Primary

Absolute Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)

The lesion counts were performed by the Investigator. Total lesion counts was the sum of inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions and nodules. All missing values were imputed by LOCF.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 12

Population: Analysis was performed on ITT population.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-53.61 lesion countStandard Error 8.314
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-54.75 lesion countStandard Error 8.261
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-54.99 lesion countStandard Error 8.296
Tazarotene 0.1% GelAbsolute Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-59.84 lesion countStandard Error 8.301
CD5789 Vehicle CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-46.87 lesion countStandard Error 7.934
Comparison: Analysis was performed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with terms for treatment, stratum, and Baseline lesion count as covariate.p-value: 0.10895% CI: [-14.96, 1.48]ANCOVA
Comparison: Analysis was performed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with terms for treatment, stratum, and Baseline lesion count as covariate.p-value: 0.0695% CI: [-16.11, 0.34]ANCOVA
Comparison: Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with terms for treatment, stratum, treatment stratum, and with Baseline lesion count as covariate.p-value: 0.05495% CI: [-16.35, 0.13]ANCOVA
Comparison: Analysis was performed using ANCOVA with terms for treatment, stratum, treatment stratum, and with Baseline lesion count as covariate.p-value: 0.00295% CI: [-21.18, -4.76]ANCOVA
Primary

Percentage Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)

The lesion counts were performed by the Investigator. Total lesion counts was the sum of inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions and nodules. All missing values were imputed by LOCF.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 12

Population: Analysis was performed on ITT population.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-47.59 percentage changeStandard Deviation 28.474
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-49.87 percentage changeStandard Deviation 24.731
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-50.72 percentage changeStandard Deviation 24.885
Tazarotene 0.1% GelPercentage Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-55.07 percentage changeStandard Deviation 26.295
CD5789 Vehicle CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)-40.48 percentage changeStandard Deviation 28.968
p-value: 0.067Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.054Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.038Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.003Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Success Rate 1 (SR1)

Success Rate 1 was defined as percentage of participants who achieved at least a two-point reduction in the Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) scale from baseline at week 12. Evaluation of acne was performed by the investigator based on the following 5 point scale: 0=clear, 1=almost clear, 2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe, higher score indicated higher severity. All missing values were imputed by last observation carried forward (LOCF).

Time frame: From Baseline at Week 12

Population: Analysis was performed on Intent to treat (ITT) population that included all subjects who were randomized and to whom study drug was dispensed.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 1 (SR1)29.51 percentage of participants
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 1 (SR1)32.79 percentage of participants
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 1 (SR1)26.67 percentage of participants
Tazarotene 0.1% GelPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 1 (SR1)32.79 percentage of participants
CD5789 Vehicle CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 1 (SR1)16.39 percentage of participants
Comparison: The 95% confidence interval on the difference between Vehicle and the specified treatment group success rates was based on normal approximation with continuity correction.p-value: 0.09695% CI: [-3.266, 29.495]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: The 95% confidence interval on the difference between Vehicle and the specified treatment group success rates was based on normal approximation with continuity correctionp-value: 0.0495% CI: [-0.249, 33.036]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: The 95% confidence interval on the difference between Vehicle and the specified treatment group success rates was based on normal approximation with continuity correction.p-value: 0.18495% CI: [-5.923, 26.47]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: The 95% confidence interval on the difference between Vehicle and the specified treatment group success rates was based on normal approximation with continuity correction.p-value: 0.04195% CI: [-0.249, 33.036]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Absolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)

The Inflammatory lesion count was the count of papules and pustules: papule was a small, solid elevation less than 1 cm in diameter, pustule was a small, circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains yellow-white exudate. The non-inflammatory lesion count was the count of open and closed comedones: Open comedone was a pigmented dilated pilosebaceous orifice (blackhead). Closed comedone was a tiny white papule (whitehead). All missing values were imputed by LOCF.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 12

Population: Analysis was performed on ITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory Lesions-19.67 lesion countStandard Deviation 14.874
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory Lesions-24.30 lesion countStandard Deviation 21.633
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory Lesions-21.11 lesion countStandard Deviation 13.268
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory Lesions-18.69 lesion countStandard Deviation 12.895
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory Lesions-19.32 lesion countStandard Deviation 11.566
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory Lesions-23.70 lesion countStandard Deviation 18.39
Tazarotene 0.1% GelAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory Lesions-28.26 lesion countStandard Deviation 26.346
Tazarotene 0.1% GelAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory Lesions-21.03 lesion countStandard Deviation 13.89
CD5789 Vehicle CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory Lesions-17.74 lesion countStandard Deviation 15.073
CD5789 Vehicle CreamAbsolute Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory Lesions-17.70 lesion countStandard Deviation 17.745
Secondary

Percentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)

The Inflammatory lesion count was the count of papules and pustules: papule was a small, solid elevation less than 1 cm in diameter, pustule was a small, circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains yellow-white exudate. The non-inflammatory lesion count was the count of open and closed comedones: Open comedone was a pigmented dilated pilosebaceous orifice (blackhead). Closed comedone was a tiny white papule (whitehead). All missing values were imputed by LOCF. Percent changes in lesion counts equals (Week 12 count minus Baseline count) divided by Baseline count multiplied by 100.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 12

Population: Analysis was performed on ITT population.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory lesion count-49.16 percentage changeStandard Deviation 35.711
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory lesion count-46.34 percentage changeStandard Deviation 30.888
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory lesion count-53.14 percentage changeStandard Deviation 30.187
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory lesion count-45.26 percentage changeStandard Deviation 29.331
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory lesion count-51.93 percentage changeStandard Deviation 27.255
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory lesion count-49.57 percentage changeStandard Deviation 29.786
Tazarotene 0.1% GelPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory lesion count-55.88 percentage changeStandard Deviation 28.913
Tazarotene 0.1% GelPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory lesion count-53.09 percentage changeStandard Deviation 29.484
CD5789 Vehicle CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Inflammatory lesion count-41.70 percentage changeStandard Deviation 35.898
CD5789 Vehicle CreamPercentage Change From Baseline in Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory Lesion Count up to Week 12 Using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF)Non-inflammatory lesion count-38.20 percentage changeStandard Deviation 30.368
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Success Rate 2 (SR2)

Success Rate 2 (SR2) was defined as the percentage of participants rated Clear (Grade 0) or Almost clear (Grade 1) with at least a two-point reduction on the IGA scale from Baseline to Week 12. Evaluation of acne was performed by the investigator based on the following 5 point scale: 0=clear, 1=almost clear, 2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe, higher score indicated higher severity. All missing values were imputed by LOCF.

Time frame: From Baseline to Week 12

Population: Analysis was performed on ITT population.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
CD5789 25 mcg/g CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 2 (SR2)13.11 percentage of participants
CD5789 50 mcg/g CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 2 (SR2)14.75 percentage of participants
CD5789 100 mcg/g CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 2 (SR2)16.67 percentage of participants
Tazarotene 0.1% GelPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 2 (SR2)21.31 percentage of participants
CD5789 Vehicle CreamPercentage of Participants With Success Rate 2 (SR2)8.20 percentage of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026