Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety & Efficacy of Sarecycline in Treatment of Acne

NCT ID: NCT02322866

Last Updated: 2019-02-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

1034 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-12-03

Study Completion Date

2017-01-12

Brief Summary

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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an approximate 1.5 mg/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
* Investigator's Global Assessment (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 receive 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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David Berk, MD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Allergan, plc

Locations

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #206)

Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #236)

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #245)

Carlsbad, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #234)

Encinitas, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #209)

Fremont, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #215)

Oceanside, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #204)

San Diego, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #254)

San Diego, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #257)

Santa Ana, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #243)

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #222)

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #237)

Aventura, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #226)

Clearwater, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #238)

Jupiter, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #255)

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #249)

Miami, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #202)

Miami, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #211)

Miramar, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #247)

Ocala, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #241)

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #228)

Pinellas Park, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #203)

Tampa, Florida, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #242)

Snellville, Georgia, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #210)

Champaign, Illinois, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #213)

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #217)

Rockville, Maryland, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #248)

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #205)

Bay City, Michigan, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #251)

Clarkston, Michigan, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #235)

Clinton Township, Michigan, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #227)

Fort Gratiot, Michigan, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #221)

Fridley, Minnesota, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #231)

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #253)

Newington, New Hampshire, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #239)

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #208)

New York, New York, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #240)

Rochester, New York, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #230)

Stony Brook, New York, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #229)

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #250)

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #218)

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #256)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #214)

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #219)

Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #225)

Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #216)

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #252)

Arlington, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #220)

College Station, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #201)

Katy, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #223)

Pflugerville, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #207)

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #224)

Webster, Texas, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #212)

West Jordan, Utah, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #244)

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #246)

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #233)

Walla Walla, Washington, United States

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Warner Chilcott Research Site (Site #232)

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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SC1402

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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