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A Double-Blind, Randomized, Phase III, Parallel Group Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of CIP-Isotretinoin in Patients With Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne


Phase 3
12 Years
54 Years
Not Enrolling
Both
Severe Nodular Acne

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Trial Information

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Phase III, Parallel Group Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of CIP-Isotretinoin in Patients With Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne


Inclusion Criteria:



- Severe recalcitrant nodular acne, which in the opinion of the investigator is
compatible with isotretinoin treatment.

- Ten (10) or more nodular lesions (facial and/or truncal).

- Treatment-naïve patients without any prior exposure to systemic isotretinoin or other
retinoids.

- Age between 12 and 54 years.

- Weight between 40 and 110 kg.

- Negative serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy test consistent with a
non-pregnant state (females only).

- No significant disease or clinically significant finding in a physical examination.

- No clinically significant abnormal laboratory value.

- No clinically significant abnormal vital sign measurement.

- Patients presenting with stable and controlled diabetes mellitus (Types I and II) may
be included in the study. However, patients should not have had a hospitalization for
any diabetes related complications in the last 12 months, and must be on stable
medication for the preceding 6 months. To be included in the study, the patients
should have Hemoglobin-A1c values ≤ 6.5% at screening and in the test done 3 - 4
months previously.

- Patients with previously diagnosed Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) may be included
in the study if in the opinion of the investigator they do not have any other
clinically significant abnormality (e.g. metabolic syndrome or elevated lipids).

Exclusion Criteria:

- Female patients will be excluded from the study if they:

- Are pregnant;

- Are at high risk for becoming pregnant or likely to become pregnant during
treatment;

- Will be breast-feeding or considering breast feeding during the course of the
study.

- Known history or presence of any clinically significant unstable medical condition(s)
which in the opinion of the investigator could pose a risk for the safety of the
patient including any previous history of gastrointestinal disease.

- Patients with any skin disease or other condition that might interfere with the
evaluation of recalcitrant nodular acne.

- Patients will be interviewed using the SCID-CT current and lifetime modules for Major
Depression, Mania, and Psychosis. Patients with a lifetime history of psychosis will
be excluded. Patients with a history of major depressive, manic, hypomanic or mixed
episodes will not be excluded unless they have had an episode during the preceding
year.

- Patients with any past or current psychotic symptoms.

- Patients reporting any suicidal behaviour (including attempts, interrupted attempts,
aborted attempts, or other preparatory behaviours), within the past year, or serious
suicidal ideation in the past year, will be excluded from study participation.

- A lifetime history of wishing to be dead, non-specific active suicidal thoughts or
active suicidal ideation without intent to act will not result in exclusion.

- Known history or suspected carcinoma.

- Known history of liver or kidney disorders (hepatic and renal insufficiency).

- Known history or current pseudotumor cerebri (benign intracranial hypertension).

- Patients with HLA-B27 related disease, rheumatoid arthritis, rickets or other vitamin
D depletion disease or phosphate metabolic disease, severe scoliosis > 15 Cobb angle,
history of back surgery/injuries, ongoing use of anticonvulsants known to affect bone
metabolism and other genetic or acquired rheumatologic and joint diseases.

- All pediatric patients with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels < 20 ng/mL.

- Patients with hearing disorders who in the opinion of the investigator would not be
able to participate in audiometric testing for the study.

- Hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to isotretinoin, Vitamin A and/or any
other drug substances with similar activity.

- Allergy to soy beans, soy bean oil or any other ingredients in the study medications.

- On a special diet within four weeks prior to drug administration (e.g., liquid,
protein, raw food diet).

- Difficulty consuming two (2) meals a day to sustain weight and health.

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

Co-primary outcomes: a) Total nodular lesion count (facial and truncal); and b) Proportion of patients who achieve at least a 90% reduction in total number of nodular lesions (facial and truncal).

Outcome Time Frame:

20 weeks

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

James J. Leyden, MD

Investigator Role:

Study Chair

Investigator Affiliation:

University of Pennsylvania

Authority:

United States: Food and Drug Administration

Study ID:

ISOCT.08.01

NCT ID:

NCT00975143

Start Date:

September 2009

Completion Date:

May 2011

Related Keywords:

  • Severe Nodular Acne
  • isotretinoin
  • dermatology
  • skin
  • Acne Vulgaris

Name

Location

Minnesota Clinical Study Center Fridley, Minnesota  55432
Tennessee Clinical Research Center Nashville, Tennessee  37221
North Florida Dermatology Associates, PA Jacksonville, Florida  32204
Park Avenue Dermatology Orange Park, Florida  32073
Dermatology Associates Of Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee  37917
Burke Pharmaceutical Research Hot Springs, Arkansas  71913
Comprehensive Clinical Research Berlin, New Jersey  08009
Arlington Center for Dermatology Arlington, Texas  76011
Dermatology Research Associates Los Angeles, California  90045
Hamzavi Dermatology Fort Gratiot, Michigan  48059
Dermatology Research Center Salt Lake City, Utah  84117
Premier Clinical Research Spokane, Washington  99204
Northwest Clinical Trials Boise, Idaho  83704
Skin Surgery Medical Group, Inc. San Diego, California  92108
Oregon Dermatology and Research Center Portland, Oregon  97210
Progressive Clinical Research San Antonio, Texas  78229
Skin Specialists, PC Omaha, Nebraska  
The Indiana Clinical Trials Center, PC Plainfield, Indiana  46168
Total Skin & Beauty Dermatology Center Birmingham, Alabama  35205
Center for Dermatology Clinical Research Fremont, California  94538
Dermatology Specialists Oceanside, California  92056
Horizons Clinical Research Center Denver, Colorado  80220
Ameriderm Research Jacksonville, Florida  32216
Peachtree Dermatology Associates, PC Atlanta, Georgia  30327
MedaPhase Inc. Newnan, Georgia  30263
Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Indianapolis, Indiana  46256
The South Bend Clinic, LLP South Bend, Indiana  46617
Dermatology and Skin Cancer Specialists / Pediaresearch, LLC Owensboro, Kentucky  42303
ActivMed Practices & Research Haverhill, Massachusetts  01830
Great Lakes Research Group Bay City, Michigan  48706
Haber Dermatology, Clinical Research Center South Euclid, Ohio  44118
Paddington Testing Company Inc. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  19103
Radiant Research, Inc. Greer, South Carolina  29651
Suzanne Bruce and Associates - The Center for Skin Research Houston, Texas  77056
Stephen Miller, MD, PA Dermatology San Antonio, Texas  78229