Study to Evaluate Safety & Efficacy of Sarecycline in Treatment of Acne

NCT ID: NCT02320149

Last Updated: 2019-02-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

968 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-12-18

Study Completion Date

2017-02-01

Brief Summary

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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an approximate 1.5mg/kg/day dose of oral sarecycline compared to placebo in the treatment of moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Acne Vulgaris

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Sarecycline

Sarecycline tablets, 1.5 milligram(mg)/kilogram(kg)/day, taken orally once daily for 12 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Sarecycline

Intervention Type DRUG

1.5 mg/kg/day taken orally at the same time each day,

Placebo

Placebo-matching sarecycline tablets, taken orally once daily for 12 weeks.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo-matching sarecycline tablets taken orally at the same time each day.

Interventions

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Sarecycline

1.5 mg/kg/day taken orally at the same time each day,

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Placebo-matching sarecycline tablets taken orally at the same time each day.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Signed informed consent or assent form
* Male/female, 9 to 45 years of age, inclusive
* Body weight between 33 and 136 kg, inclusive
* Facial acne vulgaris with:
* 20-50 inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules and nodules) 30-100 noninflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones)
* No more than 2 nodules
* IGA score of moderate (3) or severe (4)
* Negative urine pregnancy test at baseline - females of childbearing potential
* Agrees to use an effective method of contraception throughout the study
* Refrain from use of any other acne medications and medicated cleansers, and avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning booths for duration of study
* Able to fulfill the requirements of protocol, indicated willingness to participate in the study and agrees to all study procedures (including mandatory photography) by providing written informed consent/assent and an authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI)

Exclusion Criteria

* Has a dermatological condition of the face that could interfere with the clinical evaluations
* Has a history of any of the following:
* Allergy to tetracycline-class antibiotics or to any ingredient in the study drug
* Pseudomembranous colitis or antibiotic associated colitis
* Treated for any type of cancer within the last 6 months
* Has known resistance to other tetracyclines
* Has received any of the following treatments within 12 weeks of screening:
* Systemic retinoids
* Systemic corticosteroids
* Androgens/anti-androgenic therapy (eg, anabolic steroids, spironolactone)
* Non-medicated procedures for the treatment of acne (eg, laser, light or ThermaClear)
* Has used any acne affecting treatment without an appropriate washout period
* Has initiated hormonal contraceptive use within 12 weeks prior to screening or plans to initiate or switch hormonal contraceptive products during the study period
* Is pregnant, lactating or planning a pregnancy during the study period
* Has any other disorder causing hyperandrogenism including, but not limited to polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal or ovarian tumors, Cushings disease or congenital adrenal hyperplasia
* Has drug-induced acne
* Has significant intercurrent illness, psychiatric disposition or other factors that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Medical Monitor, precludes participation in the study
* Is currently participating, or has participated within 30 days prior to the screening period in an investigational drug or device study
* Has previously participated in any clinical trial involving the use of sarecycline
* Is judged by the Investigator to be unsuitable for any reason
Minimum Eligible Age

9 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Allergan

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Almirall, S.A.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Alexandre Kaoukhov, MD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Warner Chilcott, an Affiliate of Allergan plc

Locations

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #155)

Beverly Hills, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #129)

Encino, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #150)

La Mesa, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #136)

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #147)

Sacramento, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #123)

San Diego, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #125)

San Diego, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #139)

Santa Rosa, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #157)

Tustin, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #122)

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #148)

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #133)

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #130)

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #152)

Boynton Beach, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #102)

Miami, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #145)

Miami, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #140)

North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #151)

Orange Park, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #108)

Sanford, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #110)

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #154)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #120)

Augusta, Georgia, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #124)

Boise, Idaho, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #106)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #112)

Plainfield, Indiana, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #113)

South Bend, Indiana, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #117)

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #135)

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #153)

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #137)

Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #111)

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #119)

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #138)

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #103)

Henderson, Nevada, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #127)

Verona, New Jersey, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #146)

New York, New York, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #132)

New York, New York, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #134)

Smithtown, New York, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #107)

High Point, North Carolina, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #126)

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #143)

Warren, Ohio, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #149)

Gresham, Oregon, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #131)

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #114)

Greer, South Carolina, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #128)

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #109)

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #116)

Austin, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #104)

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #115)

El Paso, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #142)

Houston, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #105)

Houston, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #101)

Plano, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #118)

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #156)

Layton, Utah, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #141)

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #121)

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #144)

Spokane, Washington, United States

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Countries

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United States

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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SC1401

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

NCT02651012

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: nct_alias

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