Randomized Study Using SM-030 Gel for Adults With Melasma (NCT06454747) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Randomized Study Using SM-030 Gel for Adults With Melasma
El Salvador138 participantsStarted 2024-06-27
Plain-language summary
Brief Summary This is a phase 2b, observer-blinded, randomized study that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of topically applied SM-030 gel 0.64% and SM-030 gel 0.08% compared against placebo gel in healthy adult male and female subjects with Melasma. The study will be comprised of a 12-week twice daily dosing period and a 4-week additional safety follow-up period. Approximately 138 subjects who meet the eligibility criteria, notably with a clinical diagnosis of Melasma will be randomized in a 3:2:1 ratio to one of three treatment arms: SM-030 gel 0.64% (N=69), Placebo gel (N=46), or SM-030 gel 0.08% (N=23). Subjects will be competitively enrolled in Mexico and El Salvador across 5 sites (4 sites in Mexico and 1 in El Salvador). Subjects will be assessed for safety and efficacy at each visit.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subjects must meet all of the following criteria to be included in the study:
. Male or Female age 18-65 with Fitzpatrick skin type II through V and a clinical diagnosis of Melasma
. Subjects with moderate to severe Melasma using the following guidelines:
Exclusion criteria
. Positive urine pregnancy test, pregnant, lactating, or female of childbearing potential who does not agree to use an active method of birth control for the duration of the study.
. Conditions at baseline that would interfere with evaluation of UV-tanned skin, especially other pigmentary disorders including, but not limited to vitiligo affecting the treatment and comparison sites.
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
1
Change in Investigator Assessment of Global Improvement (IAGI) for subjects receiving SM-030 compared to placebo
Timeframe: 12 weeks after first dose
2
Change in Investigator Assessment of Global Improvement (IAGI) for subjects receiving different SM-030 concentrations
. Severe photodamage as assessed by the 10-point photo damage assessment scale (Griffiths et al., 1992); (McKenzie et al., 2011).
. Presence of known concomitant diseases associated with the development of hyperpigmentation (e.g., thyroid, liver, adrenal).
. Current tanning booth exposure or any kind of phototherapy within 3 months of Screening.
. Current or past use of monobenzyl ether to depigment skin.
. Use of the following topical preparations within a 28-day washout period: topical corticosteroids, topical bleaching products (hyroquinone, niacinamide, kojic acid, ascorbic acid, chemical peels, topical tranexamic acid (TXA)), UV light therapy and sunbathing, topical retinoids.
. Use of the following systemic agents within the specified washout periods: