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Papulopustular Rosacea

A Multicenter Trial of a Topical Medication for Papulopustular Rosacea Applied Twice Daily Versus Once Daily

Trial purpose

To assess the efficacy and tolerability of azelaic acid 15% gel applied once daily versus twice daily in the treatment of patients with papulopustular rosacea.

Key Participants Requirements

Sex

Both

Age

18 Years
  • - Papulopustular facial rosacea; minimum of 10, maximum of 50 inflamed papules and/or pustules
  • - Mild or severe rosacea
    - Rosacea with marked ocular manifestations
    - Presence of dermatoses that could interfere with the rosacea diagnosis or evaluation of the study course
    - Wash out period required for patients treated prior to study with topical retinoids, oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, systemic and topical corticosteroids, topical imidazole, laser surgery for telangiectasia
    - History of hypersensitivity to propylene glycol

Trial summary

Enrollment Goal
98
Trial Dates
January 2007 - June 2007
Phase
Phase 4
Could I Receive a placebo
No
Products
Finacea (Azelaic Acid, BAY39-6251)
Accepts Healthy Volunteer
No

Where to participate

StatusInstitutionLocation
Completed
Intendis GmbHBerlin, Germany

Primary Outcome

  • Investigator's global assessment scored on a seven point scale
    date_rangeTime Frame:
    Measurements made during the course of treatment
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    Safety Issue:
    No

Secondary Outcome

  • Inflammatory lesion count, erythema, telangiectasia, patient self assessment, patient opinion about therapy
    date_rangeTime Frame:
    Parameters measured during the course of treatment
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    Safety Issue:
    No

Trial design

A Multicenter, Double-Blind Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Azelaic Acid 15% Gel Once Daily Compared to Topical Azelaic Acid 15% gelTwice Daily in Subjects With Papulopustular Rosacea
Trial Type
Interventional
Intervention Type
Drug
Trial Purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Blinding
Double Blind
Assignment
Parallel Assignment
Trial Arms
2