Could a stronger acne drug be better for darker skin? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06447480

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares giving oral isotretinoin (a strong acne medication) right away versus the usual antibiotics for moderate acne in people with darker skin (Fitzpatrick types IV-VI). The goal is to see if early use of isotretinoin reduces acne-related dark spots better than standard care. About 420 participants aged 13-30 will be followed for 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acne Acne Vulgaris

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  • APHP

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    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75000, France

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  • Ambroise paré

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    Paris, France

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  • CH Avicenne - APHP

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    Paris, France

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  • CH D'argenteuil

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    Argenteuil, France

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  • CH de Cayenne 3 Avenue Alexis Blaise, BP6006

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    Cayenne, 97306, French Guiana

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  • CHU de Bordeaux

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    Bordeaux, Aquitaine, 33000, France

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  • CHU de Nantes

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    Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, 44 000, France

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  • CHU de Nice - Hôpital de l'Archet

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    Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06200, France

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  • CHU de Poitiers

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    Poitiers, France

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  • CHU de la réunion

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    La Réunion, France

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  • Cabinet Dermatologique Brest 1

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    Brest, France

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  • Cabinet Dermatologique Brest 2

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    Brest, France

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  • Cabinet de dermatologie DERMACLINIC 972

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    Fort-de France, French Guiana

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  • Cabinet de dermatologie St Maxime

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    Sainte-Maxime, Var, 83000, France

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  • Cabinet dermatologique

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    Paris, France

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  • Cabinet dermatologique Cenon

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Cenon, France

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  • Cabinet dermatologique gradignan

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    Gradignan, France

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  • Cabinet dermatologique privé

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    Paris, France

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  • chu de Rouen

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    Rouen, Seine-maritime, 76000, France

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