Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Five Day Clinical Study to Examine the Effects of a Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment on Facial Acne Lesions (NCT NCT02052752)

NCT ID: NCT02052752

Last Updated: 2015-05-18

Results Overview

The Investigator assessed and score each target lesion's swelling (elevation), elevation scores were the actual dimensions, i.e. the value in millimeters at the lesion's highest points. Percent change in height of all three target lesions were calculated and averaged for each participant. The average lesion height at baseline was calculated for each participant. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was performed with average percentage change in target lesion height as the response variable, treatment group (3% BPO or vehicle) as a main effect, and average baseline target lesion height as a covariate. A greater reduction in the percentage change in height of the target lesions indicated a better outcome measure

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

90 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to Day 4

Results posted on

2015-05-18

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited at a clinical site in USA

A total of 90 participants were randomized across the three treatment groups.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Test Product
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Overall Study
STARTED
30
30
30
Overall Study
COMPLETED
30
30
30
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Five Day Clinical Study to Examine the Effects of a Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment on Facial Acne Lesions

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Test Product
n=30 Participants
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
n=30 Participants
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
n=30 Participants
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Total
n=90 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
22.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.90 • n=5 Participants
20.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.47 • n=7 Participants
17.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.22 • n=5 Participants
20.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.11 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
60.0 • n=5 Participants
17 Participants
56.7 • n=7 Participants
12 Participants
40.0 • n=5 Participants
47 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
40.0 • n=5 Participants
13 Participants
43.3 • n=7 Participants
18 Participants
60.0 • n=5 Participants
43 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Day 4

Population: The analysis population consists of the intent-to-treat (ITT) population. The ITT analysis set comprised of all participants who were randomized and received at least 1 application of study product and had baseline assessment.

The Investigator assessed and score each target lesion's swelling (elevation), elevation scores were the actual dimensions, i.e. the value in millimeters at the lesion's highest points. Percent change in height of all three target lesions were calculated and averaged for each participant. The average lesion height at baseline was calculated for each participant. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was performed with average percentage change in target lesion height as the response variable, treatment group (3% BPO or vehicle) as a main effect, and average baseline target lesion height as a covariate. A greater reduction in the percentage change in height of the target lesions indicated a better outcome measure

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=30 Participants
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
n=30 Participants
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
n=30 Participants
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Swelling (Height) of the Target Lesion for 3% Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Gel Test Product Relative to the Vehicle Gel After 4 Once-daily Applications.
-57.42 Percentage change
Standard Error 6.229
-47.89 Percentage change
Standard Error 6.237
-53.07 Percentage change
Standard Error 6.233

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 2 hours, 4 hours, Day 1, Day 2 and Day 4

Population: The analysis population consists of the ITT population. The ITT analysis set comprised of all participants who were randomized and received at least 1 application of study product and had baseline assessment.

The Investigator assessed and score each target lesion's swelling (elevation), elevation scores were the actual dimensions, i.e. the value in millimeters at the lesion's highest points. Percent change in height of all three target lesions were calculated and averaged for each participant. The average lesion height at baseline was calculated for each participant

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=30 Participants
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
n=30 Participants
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
n=30 Participants
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Swelling (Height) for the 3% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to hour 2
-3.24 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 8.726
-4.65 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 10.558
-4.57 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 10.754
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Swelling (Height) for the 3% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to day 1
-21.42 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 25.578
-22.07 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 19.688
-20.22 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 25.711
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Swelling (Height) for the 3% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to day 2
-40.30 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 34.011
-37.03 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 28.968
-42.94 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 31.121
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Swelling (Height) for the 3% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to day 4
-57.22 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 36.372
-48.60 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 34.585
-52.57 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 33.580
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Swelling (Height) for the 3% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to hour 4
-6.02 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 9.172
-7.01 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 11.525
-5.94 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 11.774

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 2 hours, 4 hours, Day 1, Day 2, and Day 4

Population: The analysis population consists of the ITT population. The ITT analysis set comprised of all participants who were randomized and received at least 1 application of study product and had baseline assessment.

The investigator assessed the erythema of the target lesion according to the following scale and tabulated the responses: 0=none, 1=minimal, 2=mild, 3=-moderate, 4=severe.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=30 Participants
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
n=30 Participants
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
n=30 Participants
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
To Assess the Change in Acne Lesion Redness (Erythema) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
Change from baseline to hour 2
-0.04 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.190
-0.02 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.122
-0.03 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.221
To Assess the Change in Acne Lesion Redness (Erythema) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
Change from baseline to hour 4
-0.12 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.283
-0.06 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.304
-0.10 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.279
To Assess the Change in Acne Lesion Redness (Erythema) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
Change from baseline to day 1
-0.62 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.811
-0.56 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.639
-0.73 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.851
To Assess the Change in Acne Lesion Redness (Erythema) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
Change from baseline to day 2
-1.26 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.225
-1.02 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.967
-1.36 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.168
To Assess the Change in Acne Lesion Redness (Erythema) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
Change from baseline to day 4
-1.83 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.228
-1.39 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.247
-1.84 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.303

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 2 hours, 4 hours, Day 1, Day 2, and Day 4

Population: The analysis population consists of the ITT population. The ITT analysis set comprised of all participants who were randomized and received at least 1 application of study product and had baseline assessment.

The Investigator assessed and score each target lesion's diameter (size). Diameter scores were the actual dimensions, i.e. the value in millimeters at the lesion's widest or highest points.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=30 Participants
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
n=30 Participants
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
n=30 Participants
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Diameter (Size) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to hour 2
-0.46 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 10.920
-1.33 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 7.274
-0.33 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 7.112
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Diameter (Size) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to hour 4
-0.74 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 9.397
-0.22 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 10.666
-0.63 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 9.244
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Diameter (Size) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to day 1
-12.46 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 27.993
-12.83 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 20.836
-11.93 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 22.049
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Diameter (Size) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to day 2
-30.98 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 38.935
-29.81 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 36.983
-37.83 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 32.315
To Assess the Percentage Change in Acne Lesion Diameter (Size) for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel.
From baseline to day 4
-52.56 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 39.058
-38.78 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 44.7000
-44.78 Percentage change
Standard Deviation 35.933

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 2 hours, 4 hours, Day 1, Day 2, and Day 4

Population: The analysis population consists of the ITT population. The ITT analysis set comprised of all participants who were randomized and received at least 1 application of study product and had baseline assessment.

The Skin clarity was measured using the following scale; 0 Very Clear; 1 Clear; 2 Dull; 3 Very Dull; 4 Unclear. The responses were then tabulated

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=30 Participants
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
n=30 Participants
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
n=30 Participants
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
To Assess the Change in Facial Skin Clarity for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Baseline to day 2
-0.8 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.81
-0.5 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.51
-0.7 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.84
To Assess the Change in Facial Skin Clarity for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Baseline to day 4
-1.2 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.90
-0.7 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.79
-1.0 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.98
To Assess the Change in Facial Skin Clarity for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Baseline to hour 2
0.0 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
0.0 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
0.0 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
To Assess the Change in Facial Skin Clarity for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Baseline to hour 4
0.0 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
0.0 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
0.0 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.00
To Assess the Change in Facial Skin Clarity for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Baseline to day 1
-0.2 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.43
-0.2 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.38
-0.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.48

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 2 hours, 4 hours, Day 1, Day 2, and Day 4

Population: The analysis population consists of the ITT population. The ITT analysis set comprised of all participants who were randomized and received at least 1 application of study product and had baseline assessment.

The participants were asked to rate the overall appearance of their facial skin as; 1= Very Dissatisfied; 2= Slightly Dissatisfied; 3= Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied; 4= Slightly Satisfied; 5= Very Satisfied. The responses were then tabulated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=30 Participants
Test product contained 3% benzoyl peroxide in the form of a gel. It was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Vehicle Gel
n=30 Participants
The vehicle gel was similar to the test product except that it did not contain 3% benzoyl peroxide. The vehicle gel served as the negative control and was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
Positive Control
n=30 Participants
A commercial product containing 2% salicylic acid that reportedly improves acne lesions was applied on participant's face once-daily at approximately the same time on Days 0, 1, 2 and 3.
To Assess the Change in Perceptions of the Overall Appearance of Their Skin for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Change from baseline to hour 2
0.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.84
0.1 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.82
0.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71
To Assess the Change in Perceptions of the Overall Appearance of Their Skin for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Change from baseline to hour 4
0.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.93
0.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.99
0.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.07
To Assess the Change in Perceptions of the Overall Appearance of Their Skin for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Change from baseline to day 1
0.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.92
0.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.03
0.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.13
To Assess the Change in Perceptions of the Overall Appearance of Their Skin for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Change from baseline to day 2
0.5 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.14
0.6 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.03
0.7 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.24
To Assess the Change in Perceptions of the Overall Appearance of Their Skin for the 3% BPO Gel Test Product and Positive Control Relative to the Vehicle Gel
Change from baseline to day 4
0.9 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.03
0.8 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.30
0.8 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.32

Adverse Events

Test Product

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

Vehicle Gel

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

Positive Control

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

GlaxoSmithKline

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

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