Clascoterone for Steroid-related Acne Vulgaris in Transgender Male Patients Receiving Masculinizi… (NCT05891795) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1/2
Clascoterone for Steroid-related Acne Vulgaris in Transgender Male Patients Receiving Masculinizing Hormone Therapy
United States18 participantsStarted 2024-07-22
Plain-language summary
Mechanism-based acne treatment for transgender patients receiving testosterone currently does not exist and is an unmet medical need. This study explores clascoterone to treat testosterone induced acne. Many treatments we use to treat acne in females cannot be used in transgender males because they interfere with hormone therapy. Androgens have been associated with the development of acne vulgaris. Recently, a topical androgen receptor inhibitor cream (clascoterone) has been FDA-approved for the treatment of acne. However, clinical trials of clascoterone have excluded participants on exogenous hormones. Clascoterone has been hypothesized to be effective in the treatment of acne in transgender male participants on masculinizing hormone therapy, but it has never been studied or reported in the literature.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* transgender male or gender diverse patient on MHT
* on a stable dose of MHT for at least 3 months prior to the study
* anticipate being on the same dose of MHT for the duration of the study
* have steroid-related acne vulgaris as determined by the investigator with onset or worsening after initiation of MHT
* have at least 20 papules or pustules on the face
* consistent skin care regimen (topical and systemic medications) for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment and continue it for the duration of the study (however, note exclusion below that topical steroids on face not allowed for 4 weeks prior to enrollment and during study)\*;
* age 16 years old or older
* potential participants who have ovaries and are or planning to be sexually active with partners that produce sperm will need to use a medically reliable form of birth control (including but not limited to condoms, intrauterine device, oral contraceptives) before enrollment and during the study
* Note inhaled steroids are allowed as long as regimen is stable one month prior to enrollment and during the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* changes in topical or systemic anti-acne medications or procedures within four weeks of study enrollment
* use of topical steroids on the face within 4 weeks prior to enrollment and during study
* pregnant or breast-feeding patients
* unable to provide informed consent, follow the protocol, attend study visits, or any other circumstance or condition which the investig…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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