CompletedPhase 3

Adapalene Gel 0.3% Versus Tretinoin 0.05% Emollient Cream for Treatment of Photodamage

United States30 participantsStarted 2008-04

Plain-language summary

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of adapalene (Differin®) gel 0.3% and tretinoin 0.05% emollient cream for the treatment of signs of photodamage, with tolerability assessment as a secondary objective.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female aged 40 years of age and older with Fitzpatrick skin types I through III * Clinically moderate to severe photodamage Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with history of laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, medium or deep chemical peel of the face * Subjects with diagnosis of skin cancer within 3 months of study entry * Subjects who have had superficial chemical peels, exfoliation or microdermabrasion of the face within 3 months of study entry * Subjects who have had botulinum toxin for facial rejuvenation within 6 months of study entry and are unwilling to refrain from botulinum toxin treatments during the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change From Baseline in Overall Integrated Assessment of Photodamage at Week 24

Timeframe: baseline to week 24

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00647556

SponsorGalderma R&D

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-01

Results submitted2011-01-28

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.