Could vitamin d help clear acne? new trial tests the idea

NCT ID NCT06141330

Completed Disease control Sponsor: HITEC-Institute of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed trial tested whether adding vitamin D supplements to standard acne treatment (azithromycin and a topical retinoid) improves acne more than standard treatment alone. Fifty-eight people aged 13 to 40 with acne vulgaris took part. The main goal was to see if the combination led to better skin improvement after two months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Vitamin D supplements
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward adding vitamin D to standard acne treatment for better results.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 58 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and vitamin D may not provide extra benefit beyond standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acne Acne Vulgaris

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACNE VULGARIS

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Locations

Hitec-Ims

Islamabad, Punjab Province, 47080, Pakistan

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