Acne pills may reshape your gut and skin bacteria
NCT ID NCT07544251
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how two common acne antibiotics, sarecycline and doxycycline, change the bacteria living in your gut and on your skin. Researchers will track these changes in 30 people with acne over the treatment period. The goal is to understand which antibiotic is gentler on your body's natural bacterial balance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
sarecycline and doxycycline
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose acne treatments that minimize disruption to beneficial bacteria.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on microbiome changes, not directly on acne improvement.
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Integrative Research Institute
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95819, United States
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