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Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Naftin 1% Cream in Adolescent Subjects With Tinea Cruris

Primary Purpose

Tinea Cruris, Jock Itch

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Naftin 1% Cream
Placebo Cream
Sponsored by
Merz North America, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Tinea Cruris

Eligibility Criteria

12 Years - 17 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Review and sign statement of Informed Consent and HIPAA authorization.
  • Males or non-pregnant females ≥ 12 years of age to 17 years, 11 months, of any race or sex. Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test.
  • The parent/legal guardian must complete the informed consent process AND the subject must complete the assent process and sign the appropriate form (if age appropriate).
  • Presence of tinea cruris characterized by clinical evidence of a tinea infection (at least moderate erythema, moderate scaling, and mild pruritus) based on signs and symptoms.
  • KOH positive baseline skin scrapings obtained from the site most severely affected or a representative site of the overall severity.
  • Subjects must be in good health and free from any clinically significant disease that might interfere with the study evaluations.
  • Subject must be able to understand the requirements of the study and willing to comply with the study requirements.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A life threatening condition (ex. autoimmune deficiency syndrome, cancer, unstable angina, or myocardial infarction) within the last 6 months.
  • Subjects with abnormal findings - physical or laboratory - that are considered by the investigator to be clinically important and indicative of conditions that might complicate interpretation of study results.- Severe dermatophytoses, mucocutaneous candidiasis, or bacterial skin infection.
  • Subjects with a known hypersensitivity to study medications or their components.
  • Subjects who have a recent history or who are currently known to abuse alcohol or drugs.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  • Hemodialysis or chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis therapy.
  • Current diagnosis of immunocompromising conditions.
  • Atopic or contact dermatitis.
  • Severe dermatophytoses, mucocutaneous candidiasis, or bacterial skin infection.
  • Female subject who is pregnant or lactating, who is not using or does not agree to use an acceptable form of contraception during the study, or who intends to become pregnant during the study (females who are surgically sterilized for at least 2 years are not considered to be of childbearing potential).
  • Subjects using the following medications:

    • Topical anti-fungal therapy, powders or topical corticosteroids applied within 14 days prior to randomization. Terbinafine, butenafine, and naftifine (topical) within 30 days prior to randomization.
    • Oral anti-fungal therapies within 3 months of randomization (8 months for oral terbinafine).
    • Systemic antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment within 30 days of randomization.
    • Any other significant treatments, except hormonal contraception and multivitamin, at the discretion of the investigator that would interfere with study treatment.

Sites / Locations

  • Merz Investigational Site # 501001
  • Merz Investigational Site # 501002
  • Merz Investigative Site # 180002
  • Merz Investigative Site # 180001
  • Merz Investigative Site # 504001

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Placebo Cream

Naftin 1% Cream

Arm Description

Topically applied once daily

Topically applied once daily

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Safety of Naftin® 1% Cream, applied once daily for 4 weeks, compared to vehicle for treatment of subjects with KOH positive symptomatic tinea cruris in adolescent subjects (aged 12 years to 17 years, 11 months).
- Summarization of AEs (local and systemic)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Efficacy of Naftin® 1% Cream, applied once daily for 4 weeks, compared to vehicle for treatment of subjects with KOH and culture positive symptomatic tinea cruris in adolescent subjects (aged 12 years to 17 years, 11 months).
Complete Cure based on: -Negative mycology results; absence (Grade 0) of erythema, scaling, and pruritis Other efficacy variables assessed at Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6: Effective treatment Mycological cure Clinical Success Clinical Cure Investigator Global Assessment Subject Satisfaction Assessment

Full Information

First Posted
June 20, 2013
Last Updated
March 26, 2015
Sponsor
Merz North America, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01885156
Brief Title
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Naftin 1% Cream in Adolescent Subjects With Tinea Cruris
Official Title
A Phase 3 Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Parallel Group Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Naftin 1% Cream in Adolescent Subjects With Tinea Cruris
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2013 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
November 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 2013 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Merz North America, Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To see how well Naftin 1% cream works when applied once daily to the affected area. The results will be compared to those using a placebo cream, which is a cream with no active ingredient. Safety will also be measured.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Tinea Cruris, Jock Itch

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
65 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Placebo Cream
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Topically applied once daily
Arm Title
Naftin 1% Cream
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Topically applied once daily
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Naftin 1% Cream
Intervention Description
Topically applied once a day
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo Cream
Intervention Description
Topically applied once a day
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safety of Naftin® 1% Cream, applied once daily for 4 weeks, compared to vehicle for treatment of subjects with KOH positive symptomatic tinea cruris in adolescent subjects (aged 12 years to 17 years, 11 months).
Description
- Summarization of AEs (local and systemic)
Time Frame
Week 6
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Efficacy of Naftin® 1% Cream, applied once daily for 4 weeks, compared to vehicle for treatment of subjects with KOH and culture positive symptomatic tinea cruris in adolescent subjects (aged 12 years to 17 years, 11 months).
Description
Complete Cure based on: -Negative mycology results; absence (Grade 0) of erythema, scaling, and pruritis Other efficacy variables assessed at Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6: Effective treatment Mycological cure Clinical Success Clinical Cure Investigator Global Assessment Subject Satisfaction Assessment
Time Frame
Week 6

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
17 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Review and sign statement of Informed Consent and HIPAA authorization. Males or non-pregnant females ≥ 12 years of age to 17 years, 11 months, of any race or sex. Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test. The parent/legal guardian must complete the informed consent process AND the subject must complete the assent process and sign the appropriate form (if age appropriate). Presence of tinea cruris characterized by clinical evidence of a tinea infection (at least moderate erythema, moderate scaling, and mild pruritus) based on signs and symptoms. KOH positive baseline skin scrapings obtained from the site most severely affected or a representative site of the overall severity. Subjects must be in good health and free from any clinically significant disease that might interfere with the study evaluations. Subject must be able to understand the requirements of the study and willing to comply with the study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: A life threatening condition (ex. autoimmune deficiency syndrome, cancer, unstable angina, or myocardial infarction) within the last 6 months. Subjects with abnormal findings - physical or laboratory - that are considered by the investigator to be clinically important and indicative of conditions that might complicate interpretation of study results.- Severe dermatophytoses, mucocutaneous candidiasis, or bacterial skin infection. Subjects with a known hypersensitivity to study medications or their components. Subjects who have a recent history or who are currently known to abuse alcohol or drugs. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Hemodialysis or chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis therapy. Current diagnosis of immunocompromising conditions. Atopic or contact dermatitis. Severe dermatophytoses, mucocutaneous candidiasis, or bacterial skin infection. Female subject who is pregnant or lactating, who is not using or does not agree to use an acceptable form of contraception during the study, or who intends to become pregnant during the study (females who are surgically sterilized for at least 2 years are not considered to be of childbearing potential). Subjects using the following medications: Topical anti-fungal therapy, powders or topical corticosteroids applied within 14 days prior to randomization. Terbinafine, butenafine, and naftifine (topical) within 30 days prior to randomization. Oral anti-fungal therapies within 3 months of randomization (8 months for oral terbinafine). Systemic antibiotic or corticosteroid treatment within 30 days of randomization. Any other significant treatments, except hormonal contraception and multivitamin, at the discretion of the investigator that would interfere with study treatment.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Stefan Plaum, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Merz North America, Inc.
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Merz Investigational Site # 501001
City
Belize City
Country
Belize
Facility Name
Merz Investigational Site # 501002
City
Belize City
Country
Belize
Facility Name
Merz Investigative Site # 180002
City
San Cristobal
Country
Dominican Republic
Facility Name
Merz Investigative Site # 180001
City
Santo Domingo
Country
Dominican Republic
Facility Name
Merz Investigative Site # 504001
City
San Pedro Sula
Country
Honduras

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