CompletedPhase 4

Investigation of the Tolerability of Two Facial Cleansing Routines for Mild to Moderate Acne

United States29 participantsStarted 2022-06-15

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to compare tolerability of two similar commercially available over the counter acne regimens (Geologie and Proactiv) in individuals with mild to moderate acne vulgaris over a 12-week daily treatment course.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * No known active skin infection. * Presence of mild or moderate acne on face (clinical diagnosis or self-report) * Willingness to give written consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Active skin infection. * Inability to understand instructions or procedures involved. * Known allergy to ingredient(s) in products being used for study. * Pregnant women, prisoners, and vulnerable populations. * Has a history of acute or chronic disease that may interfere with or increase the risk of study participation. * Has any dermatological disorder that may interfere with the accurate evaluation of the subject's facial appearance, based on the opinion of the investigator.

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 in IGA Score between Geologie and ProActiv daily treatment

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05446402

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.