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Can a gentle cream outperform harsh acne drugs?

NCT ID NCT07759505

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study evaluates a new dermocosmetic cream containing 15% azelaic acid in people with mild-to-moderate acne. Researchers will observe how well the cream reduces acne lesions and improves skin discoloration, and how well it is tolerated, compared to standard treatments like oral or topical acne medications. The study follows participants over 84 days in routine care settings to see if the cream offers a comparable or better balance of effectiveness and skin tolerance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
A dermocosmetic cream containing 15% azelaic acid and a complex of active ingredients
What this could lead to
If successful, this cream could offer a well-tolerated, non-prescription option for managing mild-to-moderate acne, potentially reducing reliance on stronger drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The cream's effectiveness compared to standard treatments is uncertain, and skin irritation is a possible side effect.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Jun 2023

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The population was drawn from patients received by the two study investigators

Ages

12 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sex: female and/or male * Subject having given his/her informed written consent or parental authorization * Subject willing to adhere to the protocol and study procedures * Healthy subject with acne-prone skin: grade 2 or 3 (Global Acne Evaluation \[GEA\] scale). Exclusion Criteria: * Excluding treatment: * Epiduo® or combination of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) + Adapalene * Oral isotretinoin * Chronically used anti-inflammatory drugs * Subject manipulating his/her acneic lesions * Any change in hormonal treatment (including contraceptives) during the three previous months of the study * Cutaneous pathology on the study zone (eczema, etc) * Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV rays within the previous month * Subject enrolled in another clinical trial during the study period

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acne Acne Vulgaris

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CMI Dermato-Venerologie, Hatami Kaleshtari Mohammad

    Bucharest, 021391, Romania

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