Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study to Evaluate Tolerability of Two Topical Drug Products in the Treatment of Facial Acne (NCT NCT00964223)

NCT ID: NCT00964223

Last Updated: 2016-11-23

Results Overview

Investigator assessment of tolerability (skin dryness) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; 3, Intense.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

28 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 1, Week 2

Results posted on

2016-11-23

Participant Flow

Clinical research centers

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
All Study Participants
Commencing at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Split Face Treatment (Weeks 1 and 2)
STARTED
28
Split Face Treatment (Weeks 1 and 2)
COMPLETED
28
Split Face Treatment (Weeks 1 and 2)
NOT COMPLETED
0
Full Face Treatment (Weeks 5 and 8)
STARTED
28
Full Face Treatment (Weeks 5 and 8)
COMPLETED
27
Full Face Treatment (Weeks 5 and 8)
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
All Study Participants
Commencing at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Full Face Treatment (Weeks 5 and 8)
Lost to Follow-up
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Study to Evaluate Tolerability of Two Topical Drug Products in the Treatment of Facial Acne

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Study Participants
n=28 Participants
Commencing at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Age, Continuous
29.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
28 participants
n=5 Participants
Investigators Static Global Assessment (ISGA)
Mild
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Investigators Static Global Assessment (ISGA)
Moderate
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Investigators Static Global Assessment (ISGA)
Severe
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Inflammatory Acne Lesion Count
21.5 Inflammatory Lesion
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 • n=5 Participants
Non-Inflammatory Acne Lesion Count
33.0 Non-Inflammatory lesion
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.7 • n=5 Participants
Total Acne Lesion Count
54.5 Acne lesions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 27.1 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population

Investigator assessment of tolerability (skin dryness) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; 3, Intense.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skin Dryness Score
Week 1
0.15 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.37
0.46 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71
Skin Dryness Score
Week 2
0.14 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.36
0.29 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.53

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Investigator assessment of tolerability (skin peeling) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; Intense, 3.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skin Peeling Score
Week 1
0.15 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.37
0.54 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71
Skin Peeling Score
Week 2
0.18 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.39
0.21 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.50

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Signs and symptoms of tolerability (erythema, peeling, dryness, and irritant/allergic contact dermatitis) on the face. Erythema,peeling, and dryness were graded using the following scale: 0 None 1. Slight 2. Moderate 3. Intense

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Irritant/Allergic Contact Dermatitis Score
Week 1
0.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
0.15 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.46
Irritant/Allergic Contact Dermatitis Score
Week 2
0.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
0.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Investigator assessment of tolerability (irritant/allergic contact dermatitis) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; 3, Intense.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Erythema (Redness) Score
Week 1
0.27 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.53
0.58 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.81
Erythema (Redness) Score
Week 2
0.18 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.39
0.36 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.49

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

Investigator assessment of tolerability (erythema) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; 3, Intense.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Erythema (Redness) Score
Week 5
0.26 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.53
Erythema (Redness) Score
Week 8
0.19 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.40

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

Investigator assessment of tolerability (skin dryness) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; 3, Intense.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skin Dryness Score
Week 5
0.15 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.46
Skin Dryness Score
Week 8
0.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

Investigator assessment of tolerability (skin peeling) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; 3, Intense.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skin Peeling Score
Week 5
0.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
Skin Peeling Score
Week 8
0.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

Investigator assessment of tolerability (contact dermatitis) on the face. Erythema, peeling, and dryness were graded using the following Investigator Assessment of Tolerability scale: 0, None; 1, Slight; 2, Moderate; 3, Intense.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Irritant/Allergic Contact Dermatitis Score
Week 5
0.04 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.19
Irritant/Allergic Contact Dermatitis Score
Week 8
0.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

ISGA is evaluated using the following scale: 0, clear, clear skin with no lesions; 1, almost clear, rare non-inflammatory lesions; 2, mild, some non-inflammatory lesions with no more than a few inflammatory lesions but no nodular lesions; 3, moderate, up to many non-inflammatory lesions and may have some inflammatory lesions, but no more than 1 small nodular lesion; 4, severe, up to many non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions, but no more than a few nodular lesions; 5, very severe, many non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Investigator Static Global Assessment Score
Week 5
2.63 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.93
Investigator Static Global Assessment Score
Week 8
2.15 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

Total number of inflammatory acne lesions (pustules, papules) at each timepoint.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Inflammatory Acne Lesion Counts
Week 5
8.44 inflammatory acne lesions
Standard Deviation 7.57
Inflammatory Acne Lesion Counts
Week 8
7.00 inflammatory acne lesions
Standard Deviation 9.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

Total number of non-inflammatory acne lesions (whiteheads and blackheads) at each timepoint.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Non-Inflammatory Acne Lesion Counts
Week 5
14.37 non-inflammatory acne lesions
Standard Deviation 11.20
Non-Inflammatory Acne Lesion Counts
Week 8
10.81 non-inflammatory acne lesions
Standard Deviation 8.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 5, Week 8

Population: ITT

Total acne lesion counts - includes both inflammatory acne lesions (pustules, papules), noninflammatory lesions (whiteheads and blackheads),

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Total Acne Lesion Counts
Week 5
22.81 total acne lesions
Standard Deviation 14.87
Total Acne Lesion Counts
Week 8
17.81 total acne lesions
Standard Deviation 14.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, and Week 8

Population: ITT

Skindex-29 Quality of Life (QoL) Questionnaire used in dermatological disease consisting of 29 questions covering: burden of symptoms, functioning and emotional domains, with a five-point scale from: "never" to "all the time", higher scores for each domain indicate worse effects on QoL. Scores range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate worse QoL for that domain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Symptomatic Domain
Baseline
28.10 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.01
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Symptomatic Domain
Week 8
21.72 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, and Week 8

Population: ITT

Skindex-29 Quality of Life (QoL)Questionnaire used in dermatological disease consisting of 29 questions covering: burden of symptoms, functioning and emotional domains, with a five-point scale from: "never" to "all the time", higher scores for each domain indicate worse effects on QoL. Scores range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate worse QoL for that domain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Emotional Domain
Baseline
44.29 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 28.03
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Emotional Domain
Week 8
35.37 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.03

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, and Week 8

Population: ITT

Skindex-29 Quality of Life (QoL)Questionnaire used in dermatological disease consisting of 29 questions covering: burden of symptoms, functioning and emotional domains, with a five-point scale from: "never" to "all the time", higher scores for each domain indicate worse effects on QoL. Scores range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate worse QoL for that domain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Functional Domain
Baseline
14.06 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.41
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Functional Domain
Week 8
9.10 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.39

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, and Week 8

Population: ITT

Skindex-29 Quality of Life (QoL)Questionnaire used in dermatological disease consisting of 29 questions covering: burden of symptoms, functioning and emotional domains, with a five-point scale from: "never" to "all the time", higher scores for each domain indicate worse effects on QoL. The Global Score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate worse QoL for that domain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Global Score
Baseline
14.06 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.41
Skindex-29 Quality of Life Questionnaire - Global Score
Week 8
9.10 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.39

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Redness
Week 1
1.12 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
1.54 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.36
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Redness
Week 2
0.78 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.80
1.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.89

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Redness
1.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Dryness
Week 1
1.42 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.36
1.88 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.82
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Dryness
Week 2
1.31 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.23
1.58 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Dryness
1.22 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.12

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Burning
Week 1
1.12 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
1.96 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.61
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Burning
Week 2
0.73 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.92
1.11 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Burning
0.63 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.93

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Itching
Week 1
1.19 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.13
1.42 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.30
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Itching
Week 2
0.81 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.02
1.19 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Itching
0.63 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.01

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Scaling
Week 1
0.77 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.07
1.15 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.32
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Scaling
Week 2
0.69 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.93
1.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 0, none; 1, very minimal; 2, mild; 3, moderate; 4, severe; 5, very severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Severity of Scaling
0.78 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.28

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 1, very easy; 2, easy; 3, neutral; 4, difficult; 5, very difficult.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Ease of Application of Product
Week 1
1.46 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.58
1.50 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Ease of Application of Product
Week 2
1.43 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.50
1.50 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.84

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 1, very easy; 2, easy; 3, neutral; 4, difficult; 5, very difficult.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Ease of Application of Product
1.26 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.45

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 1, very comfortable; 2, comfortable; 3, somewhat comfortable; 4, somewhat uncomfortable; 5, uncomfortable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Comfort of Skin
Week 1
2.38 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.94
2.58 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Comfort of Skin
Week 2
2.00 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86
2.25 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 1, very comfortable; 2, comfortable; 3, somewhat comfortable; 4, somewhat uncomfortable; 5, uncomfortable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Comfort of Skin
1.78 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.85

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT. Some participants missed a visit and therefore were not included in the number of participants analyzed for that visit.

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 1 and week 2 asking which study product they were more satisfied with: Duac or Epiduo.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Which Study Product is Subject More Satisfied With?
Week 1
17 Participants
8 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Which Study Product is Subject More Satisfied With?
Week 2
12 Participants
15 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 1, more satisfied; 2, somewhat more satisfied; 3, neither satisfied or dissatisfied; 4, more satisfied; 5, more dissatisfied.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Comparison of Study Products to Products Used in the Past
1.93 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 1, highly favorable; 2, favorable; 3, neutral; 4, unfavorable; 5, highly unfavorable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Decrease of Acne Breakouts by Study Products
Week 1
2.27 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.78
2.27 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.72
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Decrease of Acne Breakouts by Study Products
Week 2
2.14 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.80
2.07 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.81

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 1, highly favorable; 2, favorable; 3, neutral; 4, unfavorable; 5, highly unfavorable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Decrease of Acne Breakouts by Study Products
2.07 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 0, non-compliant (\< 50% of the week); 1, mostly compliant (50-79%); 2, very compliant (80-100%).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Compliance
Week 1
1.96 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.20
1.93 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.20
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Compliance
Week 2
1.93 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.26
1.93 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.26

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Subject response to question regarding use of the product every day or not at week 8 time point answering Yes or No

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Compliance
Yes
24 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Compliance
No
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Subject response to question: did you feel that your skin was hydrated and moisturized while you on your study product? (Yes or No).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Feeling of Hydrated and Moisturized Skin
Week 2 - Yes
19 Participants
18 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Feeling of Hydrated and Moisturized Skin
Week 1 - Yes
18 Participants
16 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Feeling of Hydrated and Moisturized Skin
Week 1 - No
8 Participants
10 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Feeling of Hydrated and Moisturized Skin
Week 2 - No
8 Participants
9 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Subject response to question: did you feel that your skin was hydrated and moisturized while you on your study product? (Yes or No).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Feeling of Hydrated and Moisturized Skin
Yes
24 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Feeling of Hydrated and Moisturized Skin
No
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Subject response to the following question: If you were to choose to continue treatment for your acne, which treatment would you choose? (Yes or No).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Use of Study Product if Choice to Continue Acne Treatment
Week 1 - Yes
19 Participants
15 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Use of Study Product if Choice to Continue Acne Treatment
Week 1 - No
5 Participants
10 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Use of Study Product if Choice to Continue Acne Treatment
Week 2 - Yes
16 Participants
18 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Use of Study Product if Choice to Continue Acne Treatment
Week 2 - No
10 Participants
9 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Subject response to the following question: If you were to choose to continue treatment for your acne, which treatment would you choose? (Yes or No).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Use of Study Product if Choice to Continue Acne Treatment
Yes
20 Participants
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Use of Study Product if Choice to Continue Acne Treatment
No
7 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT. All participants were asked to respond to the questionnaire.

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 0, not applicable; 1, very easy; 2, easy; 3, neutral; 4, difficult.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Ease of Use With Make-Up
Week 1
2.31 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.11
2.38 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.12
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Ease of Use With Make-Up
Week 2
1.59 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.87
1.59 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.87

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT. All participants were asked to respond to the questionnaire.

Measure Description Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 0, not applicable; 1, very easy; 2, easy; 3, neutral; 4, difficult.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Ease of Use With Make-Up
1.89 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.96

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 1, Week 2

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at weeks 1 and 2 using the following scale: 1, very satisfied; 2, satisfied; 3, neutral; 4, unsatisfied; 5, very unsatisfied.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Overall Satisfaction of Study Product
Week 1
2.04 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.92
2.19 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.06
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Overall Satisfaction of Study Product
Week 2
2.21 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.17
2.32 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: ITT

Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire was completed by the subject at week 8 using the following scale: 1, very satisfied; 2, satisfied; 3, neutral; 4, unsatisfied; 5, very unsatisfied.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Duac Gel
n=28 Participants
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Epiduo Gel
Starting at baseline, subjects will apply once daily both clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl peroxide/adapalene gel in a bilateral split-face fashion (allocation to left and right side randomly assigned) for an initial 2 weeks. After visit 3, subjects will commence application of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel to the entire face for an additional 6 weeks.
Product Acceptability and Preference Questionnaire - Overall Satisfaction of Study Product
2.52 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.37

Adverse Events

All Study Participants

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

GSK Response Center

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Phone: 866-435-7343

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee GSK agreements may vary with individual investigators, but will not prohibit any investigator from publishing. GSK supports the publication of results from all centers of a multi-center trial but requests that reports based on single-site data not precede the primary publication of the entire clinical trial.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER