Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of AGN-190168 in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Acne Vulgaris
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of acne vulgaris on the face
- No tobacco use for the past 30 days, and willing to refrain from nicotine use during the study
- Willing to avoid excessive or prolonged exposure of the treated skin to ultraviolet light (eg, sunlight, tanning beds) and extremes in weather, such as wind or cold, throughout the study
- If male, willing to maintain routine shaving regimen for the duration of the study and avoid shaving 12 hours prior to specified visits
- Females of childbearing potential must use a reliable method of contraception
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of phototherapy devices (eg, ClearLight™) and adhesive cleansing strips (eg, Ponds® and Biore®), as well as cosmetic procedures (eg, facials, peeling, and comedone extraction) in the area to be treated in the past 1 week
- Use of topical anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylic acid (eg, Clearasil® and Clean & Clear®), corticosteroids, antibiotics, antibacterials (including benzoyl peroxide-containing products [eg, benzamycin]), retinoids, and other topical acne treatments (eg, photodynamic therapy, laser therapy, and medicated soaps) in the area to be treated in the past 2 weeks
- Ability to abstain from caffeine-containing products on the dates instructed
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
AGN-190168 Formulation 1
AGN-190168 Formulation 2
TAZORAC® Gel 0.1%
TAZORAC® Cream 0.1%
AGN-190168 Formulation 1 applied topically to the face, neck, upper chest, upper back, and shoulders once daily for 29 days.
AGN-190168 Formulation 2 applied topically to the face, neck, upper chest, upper back, and shoulders once daily for 29 days.
TAZORAC® Gel 0.1% (tazarotene gel 0.1%) applied topically to the face, neck, upper chest, upper back, and shoulders once daily for 29 days.
TAZORAC® Cream 0.1% (tazarotene cream 0.1%) applied topically to the face, neck, upper chest, upper back, and shoulders once daily for 29 days.