New gel shows promise for clearing acne
NCT ID NCT07244887
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a gel containing dapsone (7.5%) against a placebo gel in 100 adults with mild-to-moderate acne. Participants applied the gel once daily for 8 weeks, and researchers tracked changes in acne lesions, skin oil, redness, and quality of life. The goal was to see if the active gel works better than the placebo at improving acne and related skin issues.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 50 years with a clinical diagnosis of mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris. * No systemic or topical acne treatment within the past 1 month (30 days). * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Systemic retinoid or systemic antibiotic use within the past 6 months. * Active dermatologic or systemic disease that could interfere with study participation or outcome assessments. * Known hypersensitivity to dapsone or any component of the study product.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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