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Study NCT ID:
NCT02502669
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-02-15
First Post:
2015-07-10
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Finasteride Treatment of Severe Nodulocystic Acne
Sponsor:
Elorac, Inc.
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Dose-Ranging Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Once Weekly High Dose Oral Finasteride in the Treatment of Severe Nodulocystic Acne
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of once weekly, high dose oral finasteride compared to placebo for the treatment of severe nodulocystic acne in male subjects.
Detailed Description:
There will be 180 male subjects in this study. The study is composed of a Screening Period of up to 30 days during which inclusion / exclusion criteria will be reviewed, screening laboratory results will be obtained and medication washouts will be done as required. Subjects will complete the sexual function questionnaire and depression scale. A one day Baseline Period (Day 0), during which baseline assessments of acne lesion counts, physical examination and Investigator's Global Assessment Scale will be done. The Baseline Period will be followed by a 12-week randomized double-blind Treatment Period, in which subjects will be randomized into Finasteride 23.5 mg group, 33.5 mg group, or placebo group. During the Treatment Period, subjects will visit the study site Day 14, Day 28, and Day 56 for acne lesion counts and review of diaries, concomitant medications and adverse events. On Day 84 subjects will return to clinic for acne lesion counts and review of diaries, concomitant medications, adverse events and remaining study drug will be counted and collected. A physical exam and vital signs, Investigator Global Assessment, Subject Assessment of Efficacy, depression scale and sexual function questionnaire will be completed before the subject is discharged from the study.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: