A Novel Method to Improve Acne Outcomes
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Acne, Acne, Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Updated: | 8/18/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 2009 |
| End Date: | August 2010 |
A Novel Method for Improving Acne Outcomes
This is an investigator-blinded, prospective study of 20 subjects aged 13 through 18 with
mild to moderate acne. Study subjects will be randomized to an internet survey group, in
which an email link for a survey ascertaining the status of the subject's acne is sent
weekly, or to a control group. All study subjects will use benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, and
adherence and clinical improvement will be monitored over 12 weeks. The investigators
hypothesis is that subjects in the internet survey group will have improved adherence to the
study medication and clinical outcomes, because the weekly survey will remind subjects to use
their medication.
mild to moderate acne. Study subjects will be randomized to an internet survey group, in
which an email link for a survey ascertaining the status of the subject's acne is sent
weekly, or to a control group. All study subjects will use benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, and
adherence and clinical improvement will be monitored over 12 weeks. The investigators
hypothesis is that subjects in the internet survey group will have improved adherence to the
study medication and clinical outcomes, because the weekly survey will remind subjects to use
their medication.
Inclusion Criteria:
- male or female 13 to 18 years of age with a diagnosis of mild to moderate acne
vulgaris by a dermatologist.
- written consent of participation must be given by parent or guardian and child.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age less than 13 or greater than 18 years of age.
- Known allergy or sensitivity to topical benzoyl peroxide gel in the subject.
- Inability to complete all study-related visits.
- Introduction of any other prescription medication, topical or systemic, for acne
vulgaris while participating in the study.
- Subjects may not use topical retinoids or other benzoyl peroxide products, including
Proactiv® or topical prescription medications while enrolled in the study.
- Women that are actively trying to become pregnant or wish to become pregnant during
the time frame the study is to take place will be excluded.
- Subjects will be carefully selected for this study and only those deemed appropriate
for treatment with benzoyl peroxide will be placed on this medication.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157
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