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Silver nanoparticle gel for the treatment of acne vulgaris, randomized-controlled study

The study of the effectiveness of silver nanoparticle for the treatment of acne vulgaris

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20160216002
Enrollment
64
Registered
2016-02-16
Start date
2015-12-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

moderate acne vulgaris Silver nanoparticle 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide Clindamycin Acne vulgaris

Interventions

24 ppm silver nanoparticle gel use twice daily and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide use twice daily ,1% clindamycin gel use twice daily and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide use twice daily
Experimental Drug,Active Comparator Drug
Silver nanoparticle + 2.5% benzoyl peroxide,Clindamycin + 2.5% benzoyl peroxide

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
Lead Sponsor
Faculty of Medicine&#44
Collaborator
Srinakharinwirot University
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The patients aged over 18 years old with moderate acne vulgaris by the Leeds-revised criteria with voluntarily signed with informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who previously applied topical corticosteroids, silver-containing drug, topical erythromycin, topical clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, chemical peels, topical vitamin C and E within two weeks prior to the study 2. Patients who took oral supplementation (oral zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E), oral antibiotics, oral corticosteroids within six weeks prior to study and oral retinoids within six months prior to study 3. Patients who were allergic to silver-containing drug, benzoyl peroxide and topical clindamycin 4. Currently pregnant and lactating women 5. Active skin lesion on study site 6. Unable to follow-up according to the study protocol

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy 8 weeks lesion counts

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Safety 8 weeks Safety evaluation

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNatthachat Jurairattanaporn

Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

natthachat.j.md@gmail.com66868991112

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026