Safety and Efficacy of Azelaic Acid Foam, 15% in Papulopustular Rosacea

NCT ID: NCT01025635

Last Updated: 2020-03-31

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

401 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-12-31

Study Completion Date

2010-08-31

Brief Summary

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This study will investigate the safety and efficacy of a new formulation of an existing medication for the treatment of papulopustular rosacea. The study will test the active ingredient plus foam against foam alone.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Papulopustular Rosacea

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Azelaic acid foam, 15% (BAY39-6251)

Participants received azelaic acid foam, 15% topically twice daily for 12 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Azelaic acid foam 15%

Intervention Type DRUG

Applied topically twice daily for 12 weeks

Vehicle foam

Participants received vehicle foam topically twice daily for 12 weeks

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Vehicle foam

Intervention Type DRUG

Applied topically twice daily for 12 weeks

Interventions

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Azelaic acid foam 15%

Applied topically twice daily for 12 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Vehicle foam

Applied topically twice daily for 12 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Signed written informed consent
* Diagnosis of papulopustular rosacea (IGA score of moderate or severe) with a minimum of 12 and maximum of 50 inflammatory lesions (papules and/or pustules) and persistent erythema with or without telangiectasia
* Free of any clinically significant disease which could interfere with the study
* Willingness to follow all study procedures
* Male or female patient at least 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

* Subjects known to be non-responders to azelaic acid
* Presence of dermatoses that might interfere with the rosacea diagnosis or the evaluation of treatment results
* Ocular rosacea, phymatous rosacea
* Any condition or therapy that in the opinion of the investigator may pose a risk to the patient of interfere with any evaluation in the study
* Facial laser surgery in the 6 weeks prior to the study
* Topical or systemic use of prescription or non-prescription medications to treat rosacea
* Use of any agent other than the investigational drugs to treat rosacea during the study
* Expected use or change in dose in the 90 days prior to the study of beta-blockers, vasodilators, NSAIDs, hormonal treatment or drugs causing acneiform eruptions
* Known hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the investigational product formulation
* Alcohol or drug abuse
* Incapability of giving fully informed consent
* Subject is dependent person, i.e., a relative/family member of the investigator and/or is a member of the investigator's staff
* Participation in another clinical research study within the last 4 weeks before randomization in this study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bayer

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

LEO Pharma

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Bayer Study Director

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Bayer

Locations

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Fremont, California, United States

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Santa Monica, California, United States

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Miami, Florida, United States

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Miramar, Florida, United States

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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High Point, North Carolina, United States

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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Johnston, Rhode Island, United States

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Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Austin, Texas, United States

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Plano, Texas, United States

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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Draelos ZD, Elewski B, Staedtler G, Havlickova B. Azelaic acid foam 15% in the treatment of papulopustular rosacea: a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study. Cutis. 2013 Dec;92(6):306-17.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 24416747 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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1403120

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

14955

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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