Acne drug showdown: which pill works best for women?
NCT ID NCT04582383
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study compares two common acne pills—spironolactone (a hormone blocker) and doxycycline (an antibiotic)—to see which works better for women with moderate to severe acne. About 350 women aged 16 to 40 will take one of the two medications for several weeks, and researchers will count how many pimples clear up. The goal is to find a more effective treatment that may also reduce long-term antibiotic use.
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Locations
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Arlington Research Center
Arlington, Texas, 76011, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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CCS Texas
Houston, Texas, 77004, United States
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Cura Clinical Research
Sherman Oaks, California, 92866, United States
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Cyn3rgy Research
Gresham, Oregon, 97030, United States
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Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Group
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250, United States
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Dermatologists of Central States
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States
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Johnson Dermatology
Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72916, United States
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New Horizon Research Center
Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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New York University
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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North Texas Center for Clinical Research
Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States
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Northwell Health
North New Hyde Park, New York, 11042, United States
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Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 45209, United States
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