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CompletedNCT01001624Updated May 4, 2012

Melanil in the Treatment of Melasma

A Phase 3 interventional study of Melanil facial cream and Hydroquinone 2% cream in Melasma, sponsored by Catalysis SL. Completed at 1 site in Cuba. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2012-05-04.

Sponsored by Catalysis SL · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
150
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy of Melanil facial cream in the treatment of melasma. The duration of this double-blind phase 3 clinical trial will be 54 weeks. The control group will receive treatment with Hydroquinone (2%). The estimated number of subjects to be recruited and randomized for the study is 150. The primary outcome measure: Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) score will be assessed at the beginning of the study and at weeks 4, 8, 12 and 54. Photographs taken at the beginning of the study and at weeks 8, 12 and 54 will be evaluated by two independent dermatologists. Occurrence of adverse effects will also be assessed.

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Conditions studied

  • Melasma

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Keywords

  • Cosmetic
  • Facial cream
  • Melasma
  • Melanil
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of Melasma
  • Fitzpatrick's skin types I to IV
  • Signed informed consent
  • Given verbal agreement on protection from UV light during treatment by the usage of physical barriers (umbrellas, caps, hats, etc).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Fitzpatrick's skin types V and VI
  • Treatment with steroids within the duration of the clinical trial.
  • Oral contraception within the duration of the clinical trial
  • Usage of other cosmetics within the duration of the clinical trial
  • Treatment with Clofazimine within the duration of the clinical trial
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
150 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    A

    Melanil facial cream

    Other: Melanil facial cream

  • Active comparator
    B

    Hydroquinone 2% cream

    Other: Hydroquinone 2% cream

Interventions

  • OtherMelanil facial cream

    Dosage commensurate with surface to be treated, Melanil facial cream (Topical use), twice a day, for 8 weeks. The affected surface will be washed and dried before application with a thin layer of Melanil facial cream.

  • OtherHydroquinone 2% cream

    Dosage commensurate with surface to be treated, Hydroquinone 2% cream (Topical use), twice a day, for 8 weeks. The affected surface will be washed and dried before application with a thin layer of Hydroquinone 2% cream.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. MASI score, at the beginning of the study and at weeks 4, 8 (end of the treatment), 12 and 52.

    Time frame: 52 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Occurrence of adverse effects within the 8 week treatment period and at weeks 12,24 and 52.

    Time frame: 52 weeks

  2. Photographs, at the beginning of the study and at weeks 8, 12 and 52.

    Time frame: 52 weeks

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Study locations

1 site
  • "Cdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero" Clinical-Surgical-Docent Hospital
    Havana City, Havana 10400, Cuba
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01001624
Lead sponsor
Catalysis SL
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 26, 2009
Start date
Oct 2009
Primary completion
Oct 2010
Completion
Nov 2010
Last update
May 4, 2012

Study contacts

Alfredo Abreu Daniel, PhD
principal investigator · "Cdte. Manuel Fajardo Rivero" Clinical-Surgical-Docent Hospital

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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