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CompletedNCT02557399Updated Aug 20, 2018Results posted

DUAC® Early Onset Efficacy Study in Japanese Subjects

A Phase 4 interventional study of Duac® fixed dose combination gel and ADA 0.1% gel in Acne Vulgaris, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. Completed at 15 sites in Japan. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-08-20.

Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
350
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
12 Years to 45 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a multicentre, randomized, single-blind (investigator is blinded), active (the combination therapy of adapalene [ADA] and clindamycin [CLDM])-controlled and parallel-group study in Japanese subjects with facial acne vulgaris. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of CLDM 1 percent (%)-benzoyl peroxide 3% (Duac®: trademark owned by GlaxoSmithKline) once daily fixed dose combination gel versus combination therapy of ADA 0.1% gel and CLDM 1% gel in the topical treatment of facial acne vulgaris for 12 weeks. A total of 400 subjects will be screened for enrolment. Subjects will use Duac® fixed dose combination gel with quantity sufficient to cover entire face (including the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin) once daily in the evening (at bedtime) or combination therapy of ADA 0.1% gel with quantity sufficient to cover entire face (including the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin) once daily in the evening (at bedtime) and CLDM 1% gel twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening (at bedtime) for 12 weeks.

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Duac® is a registered trademark of Stiefel Laboratories, Inc., a GSK company. Duac® marketed in Japan is CLDM 1%-benzoyl peroxide 3% combination gel.

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Conditions studied

  • Acne Vulgaris

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Keywords

  • Clindamycin
  • Gel
  • Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Acne Vulgaris
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In context

Acne Vulgaris

730 studies on the registry are indexed under Acne Vulgaris; 86 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 350 is above the median of 69 across 628 interventional studies indexed under Acne Vulgaris.

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Lead sponsor

GlaxoSmithKline is the lead sponsor of 3,562 studies on the registry; 117 are open to participants now.

Of its 258 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 232 (90%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years to 45 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Male and female subjects between 12 to 45 years of age, inclusive.
  • Subjects must have had both: (a) A minimum of 17 but not more than 60 ILs (papules / pustules) on the face, including nasal lesions; (b) A minimum of 20 but not more than 150 non-ILs (open / closed comedones) on the face, including nasal lesions.
  • Subjects who have an ISGA score of 2 or greater at Baseline.
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential and women who are less than 2 years from their last menses must agree to use contraception
  • Subjects who are willing and able to follow all study procedures and to visit all scheduled evaluation points.
  • Subjects who have ability to understand and give a written informed consent form (written informed consent must be obtained also from the parent or guardian if the participant is under 20 years of age).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who have any nodulo-cystic lesions at Baseline.
  • Female subjects who are pregnant or who are breast-feeding.
  • Subjects who have a history or presence of regional enteritis, inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, chronic diarrhoea, antibiotic-associated colitis or bloody diarrhoea) or similar symptoms.
  • Subjects who used any of the following agents within 2 weeks prior to Baseline: topical antibiotics on the face or systemic antibiotics; topical anti-acne medications (e.g. Benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, resorcinol, salicylates etc.); abradants, facials, peels, masks containing glycolic or other acids; washes, soaps, non mild facial cleansers containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfacetamide sodium; moisturizers containing retinol, salicylic acid or alpha or beta-hydroxy acids (except additive agent); astringents and toner.
  • Subjects who used any of the following agents on the face or performed the following procedure within 4 weeks prior to baseline: topical corticosteroids applied onto face (use of inhaled, intra-articular or intra-lesional steroids other than for facial acne is acceptable); facial procedure (such as chemical and laser peel, microdermabration, blue light treatment, etc.).
  • Subjects who used systemic retinoids within the previous 6 months or topical retinoids within 6 weeks prior to Baseline.
  • Subjects who received treatment with estrogens, androgens or anti-androgenic agents within the previous 12 weeks (subjects who have been treated with the above agents for more than 12 consecutive weeks prior to start of investigational product are allowed to enrol as long as they do not expect to change dose, drug or discontinue use during the study).
  • Subjects who are using any medication that in the opinion of the investigator may affect this clinical study or evaluation of the study.
  • Subjects who plan to use medications that are reported to exacerbate acne (such as vitamin D and vitamin B12, corticosteroids, androgens, haloperidol, halogens, lithium, hydantoin and Phenobarbital).
  • Subjects who have a known hypersensitivity or have had previous allergic reaction to any of the components of the investigational product.
  • Subjects who have used investigate therapy within the previous 12 weeks or plan to participate in another clinical study at the same time.
  • Subjects who participated in another Japanese clinical study planned by GlaxoSmithKline K.K. in the development of investigational products for acne vulgaris.
  • Subjects with a history of substance abuse (alcohol or drugs) or substance dependence within 12 months prior to screening.
  • Subjects who have medical history suggestive of an immunocompromized status.
  • Subjects who are employees of a GlaxoSmithKline, an investigator or clinical research organization involved in the study or any immediate family member of an employee involved in the study.
  • Subjects who have any other condition that would put the subject at unacceptable risk for participation in the study.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Investigator)
Enrollment
350 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Duac® fixed dose combination gel

    Subjects will use Duac® fixed dose combination gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 3%) with quantity sufficient to cover entire face (including the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin) once daily in the evening (at bedtime) for 12 weeks.

    Drug: Duac® fixed dose combination gel

  • Active comparator
    Combination therapy: ADA 0.1% gel + CLDM 1% gel

    Subjects will use combination therapy of ADA 0.1% gel with quantity sufficient to cover entire face (including the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin) once daily in the evening (at bedtime) and subjects will also apply CLDM 1% gel twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening (at bedtime) for 12 weeks. The CLDM 1% gel should apply subsequent to the application of ADA 0.1% gel in the evening. The CLDM 1% gel should be applied to ILs only.

    Drug: ADA 0.1% gel · Drug: CLDM 1% gel

Interventions

  • DrugDuac® fixed dose combination gel

    Duac® fixed dose combination gel containing clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 3%.

  • DrugADA 0.1% gel

    ADA 0.1% gel containing 0.1% of adapalene.

  • DrugCLDM 1% gel

    CLDM 1% gel containing clindamycin phosphate 1.2% (1% as clindamycin).

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percent Change in Total Lesion Counts (TLs) From Baseline to Week 2

    The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones) and total lesions (the sum of IL and non-IL) at each study visit. Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. Percent change from Baseline is the change from Baseline divided by Baseline value multiplied by 100. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. The non-inflammatory lesions were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator).

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 2

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percent Change From Baseline in TLs to Weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12

    The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones) and total lesions (the sum of IL and non-IL) at each study visit. Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. Percent change from Baseline is the change from Baseline divided by Baseline value multiplied by 100. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. The non-ILs were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator). A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 4, 8, 12

  2. Percent Change Form Baseline in Lesion Counts (ILs and Non-ILs) to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones). Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. Percent change from Baseline is the change from Baseline divided by Baseline value multiplied by 100. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. The non-ILs were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator).

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12

  3. Absolute Change From Baseline in Lesion Counts (TLs, ILs and Non-ILs) to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones) and total lesions (the sum of IL and non-IL) at each study visit. Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. The non-ILs were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator). A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12

  4. Percentage of Participants With a Minimum of 2-grade Improvement in Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) Score From Baseline to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    Responder was defined as participants with a minimum 2-grade improvement in ISGA score from Baseline. ISGA scale was scored from 0-5 (0= Clear skin with no inflammatory or non-ILs, 1= Almost clear: rare non-ILs present, with no more than rare papules, 2= Mild severity: greater than Grade 1, some non-ILs with no more than few inflammatory lesions, 3= Moderate severity: greater than Grade 2, many non-ILS, may have some ILs, but no more than 1 small nodular lesion, 4= Severe: greater than Grade 3, up to many non-ILs and ILs, but no more than a few nodular lesions, 5= Very severe: many non -ILs and ILs and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions). Percentage of participants was calculated by dividing number of participants with 2-grade improvement in ISGA score from Baseline by total number of participants value multiplied by 100.

    Time frame: Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12

  5. Percentage of Participants With ISGA Score of 0 or 1 at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    Responder was defined as participant with ISGA score of 0 or 1. ISGA scale was scored from 0-5 (0= Clear skin with no inflammatory or non-ILs, 1= Almost clear: rare non-ILs present, with no more than rare papules, 2= Mild severity: greater than Grade 1, some non-ILs with no more than few inflammatory lesions, 3= Moderate severity: greater than Grade 2, many non-ILS, may have some ILs, but no more than 1 small nodular lesion, 4= Severe: greater than Grade 3, up to many non-ILs and ILs, but no more than a few nodular lesions, 5= Very severe: many non -ILs and ILs and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions). Percentage of participants was calculated by dividing number of participants with 0-1 ISGA score post Baseline by total number of participants value multiplied by 100.

    Time frame: Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

  6. Percentage of Participants With at Least 50% Reduction in Lesion Counts (TLs, ILs and Non-ILs) From Baseline at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    Responder was defined as participants with at least a 50% reduction in TLs, ILs and non-ILs. Data for number of participants is reported. Percentage of participants was calculated by dividing number of responders by total number of participants value multiplied by 100.

    Time frame: Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

  7. Number of Participants With Treatment Adherence Rate at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    The investigator (or sub-investigator), the product storage manager, or the blinded coordinator dispensed a study compliance log to record participant's compliance with investigational product application from Baseline to the end of study treatment. The product storage manager or the blinded coordinator evaluated the participant's compliance with study treatment, using the study compliance log at each visit, and recorded the compliance data in the eCRF.

    Time frame: Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

  8. Number of Participants Who Continued Treatment at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    Number of participants who continued the treatment till Week 12 was measured. Overall data for participants who have not missed any dose during the treatment period has been reported.

    Time frame: Up to Week 12

  9. Participant's Treatment Preference at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

    Participants had to rate each question on a 5-point scale of 0 to 4 (4: yes, very easy to use, 3: yes, easy, 2: slightly easy, 1: slightly difficult, 0: No) where larger score indicates more preferable participant's feeling. There were 5 questions in the questionnaire: ease of application, comfort, satisfaction with treatment (ST), comparison with prior therapies (CPT) and willingness to continue using the product (WCP).

    Time frame: Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

  10. Change From Baseline in Quality of Life (QoL) Score at Week 2, 4, 8 and 12

    QOL questionnaire was assessed using Skindex-16 with 16 questions in 3 multi-item scales: symptoms, emotions and functioning for the past week: skin condition-itching, burning or stinging, hurting, being irritated, persistence/reoccurrence of skin condition, worry about condition, appearance of skin, frustration about skin, embarrassment about skin, being annoyed about your skin, feeling depressed about skin, effects of your skin on your interactions with others, effects of your skin condition on your desire to be with people, skin condition making it hard to show affection, effects of your skin condition on your daily activities and skin condition making it hard to work or do what you enjoy. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Scores range from 0-never bothered to 100-always bothered.

    Time frame: Baseline(Day 1) and Week 2, 4, 8 and 12

  11. Number of Participants With Any Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence that occurred during the course of the trial after study treatment had started. An adverse event was therefore any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not considered related to the study drug. A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose results in death, are life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization or results in disability/incapacity, and congenital anomaly/birth defect. Medical or scientific judgment was exercised in deciding whether reporting was appropriate. For liver injury and impaired liver function, alanine aminotransferase greater than or equal to (\>=)3 times upper limit of normal (ULN) and total bilirubin \>=2xULN (less than \[\>\] 35% direct) was defined.

    Time frame: Up to Week 12

  12. Local Tolerability Score for Erythema, Dryness, Peeling, Itching, and Burning or Stinging

    Local tolerability score for erythema (no redness, faint red or pink coloration, barely perceptible, light red or pink coloration, medium red coloration, beet red coloration), dryness (none, barely perceptible dryness with no flakes or fissure formation, easily perceptible dryness with no flakes or fissure formation, easily noted dryness and flakes but no fissure formation, easily noted dryness with flakes and fissure formation), peeling (no peeling, mild localized peeling, mild and diffuse peeling, moderate and diffuse peeling, moderate to prominent, dense peeling) and itching and burning/stinging (normal-no discomfort, noticeable discomfort that causes intermittent awareness, continuous awareness, intermittent awareness and interferes occasionally with normal daily activities, a definite continuous discomfort that interferes with normal daily activities) was assessed on a scale of 0 to 4 (0= absent, 1= slight, 2= mild, 3= moderate and 4= severe).

    Time frame: Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

  13. Number of Participants With Severity of AEs

    The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator; events were assigned to one of the following categories: mild, an event that was easily tolerated by the participant, causing minimal discomfort and not interfering with everyday activities; moderate, an event that was sufficiently discomforting to interfere with normal everyday activities; and severe, an event that prevented normal everyday activities.

    Time frame: Up to Week 12

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Results

Posted Feb 15, 2018

Participant flow

DUAC® (clindamycin phosphate 1.2 percent \[%\] + benzoyl peroxide 3%) is the registered product of GlaxoSmithKline. This study was conducted between 07 October 2015 and 17 February 2016 in which 349 participants were randomized.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Started172177
Completed165169
Not completed78
Withdrew: Adverse event65
Withdrew: Protocol violation01
Withdrew: Protocol-defined stopping criteria01
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject11

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercent Change in Total Lesion Counts (TLs) From Baseline to Week 2

The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones) and total lesions (the sum of IL and non-IL) at each study visit. Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. Percent change from Baseline is the change from Baseline divided by Baseline value multiplied by 100. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. The non-inflammatory lesions were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator).

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1) and Week 2
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Percent change in lesions
Percent Change in Total Lesion Counts (TLs) From Baseline to Week 2
Percent change in lesionsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Percent Change in Total Lesion Counts (TLs) From Baseline to Week 2-42.16 ± 1.890-35.33 ± 1.850
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.008 (The analysis method was mixed model repeated measures analysis with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -6.83 · 95% CI -11.88 to -1.78Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
SecondaryPercent Change From Baseline in TLs to Weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12

The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones) and total lesions (the sum of IL and non-IL) at each study visit. Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. Percent change from Baseline is the change from Baseline divided by Baseline value multiplied by 100. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. The non-ILs were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator). A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 4, 8, 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Percent change in lesions
Percent Change From Baseline in TLs to Weeks 1, 4, 8 and 12
Percent change in lesionsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 1-24.58 ± 1.729-24.33 ± 1.697
Week 4-55.51 ± 1.670-49.65 ± 1.637
Week 8-65.23 ± 1.544-62.88 ± 1.514
Week 12-74.60 ± 1.314-71.36 ± 1.288
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.916 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -0.25 · 95% CI -4.85 to 4.35Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.010 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -5.85 · 95% CI -10.29 to -1.42Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.257 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -2.35 · 95% CI -6.42 to 1.72Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.062 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -3.24 · 95% CI -6.64 to 0.16Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12
SecondaryPercent Change Form Baseline in Lesion Counts (ILs and Non-ILs) to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones). Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. Percent change from Baseline is the change from Baseline divided by Baseline value multiplied by 100. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. The non-ILs were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator).

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Percent change in lesions
Percent Change Form Baseline in Lesion Counts (ILs and Non-ILs) to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Percent change in lesionsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 1 ILs-42.97 ± 2.349-37.89 ± 2.309
Week 2 ILs-60.92 ± 2.209-52.49 ± 2.162
Week 4 ILs-70.68 ± 1.898-61.30 ± 1.860
Week 8 ILs-76.33 ± 1.717-69.64 ± 1.682
Week 12 ILs-82.07 ± 1.403-77.58 ± 1.374
Week 1 non-ILs-15.13 ± 2.279-17.85 ± 2.239
Week 2 non-ILs-32.71 ± 2.419-27.01 ± 2.367
Week 4 non-ILs-47.64 ± 2.171-43.74 ± 2.129
Week 8 non-ILs-59.50 ± 1.910-58.91 ± 1.872
Week 12 non-ILs-71.07 ± 1.603-67.29 ± 1.571
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.115 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -5.08 · 95% CI -11.41 to 1.25Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.005 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -8.43 · 95% CI -14.35 to -2.51Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = <0.001 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -9.37 · 95% CI -14.42 to -4.33Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.004 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -6.69 · 95% CI -11.21 to -2.16Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.015 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -4.50 · 95% CI -8.10 to -0.89Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for ILs
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.382 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: 2.71 · 95% CI -3.38 to 8.80Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.085 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -5.69 · 95% CI -12.17 to 0.78Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.186 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -3.89 · 95% CI -9.67 to 1.88Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.818 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -0.59 · 95% CI -5.61 to 4.44Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.073 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Difference in percent: -3.78 · 95% CI -7.92 to 0.35Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
SecondaryAbsolute Change From Baseline in Lesion Counts (TLs, ILs and Non-ILs) to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

The assessor performed a count of IL (papules, pustules, nodular lesions), non-ILs (open and closed comedones) and total lesions (the sum of IL and non-IL) at each study visit. Lesion counts were confined to the face. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. The non-ILs were counted by diagnosis based on palpation of the investigator (or sub-investigator). A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · lesion count
Absolute Change From Baseline in Lesion Counts (TLs, ILs and Non-ILs) to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
lesion countDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 1 TLs-24.4 ± 1.70-24.3 ± 1.67
Week 2 TLs-41.8 ± 1.88-35.6 ± 1.84
Week 4 TLs-56.3 ± 1.71-51.6 ± 1.67
Week 8 TLs-66.4 ± 1.60-65.7 ± 1.57
Week 12 TLs-76.2 ± 1.37-74.5 ± 1.34
Week 1 ILs-13.3 ± 0.74-11.5 ± 0.72
Week 2 ILs-19.3 ± 0.70-16.3 ± 0.68
Week 4 ILs-22.4 ± 0.62-19.8 ± 0.60
Week 8 ILs-24.3 ± 0.56-22.4 ± 0.55
Week 12 ILs-26.0 ± 0.48-24.9 ± 0.47
Week 1 non-ILs-11.1 ± 1.46-12.9 ± 1.43
Week 2 non-ILs-22.5 ± 1.59-19.3 ± 1.56
Week 4 non-ILs-34.0 ± 1.46-32.0 ± 1.44
Week 8 non-ILs-42.2 ± 1.33-43.4 ± 1.31
Week 12 non-ILs-50.2 ± 1.11-49.6 ± 1.09
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.961 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -0.1 · 95% CI -4.6 to 4.4Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for TLs. negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.015 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -6.2 · 95% CI -11.2 to -1.2Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for TLs. negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.044 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -4.7 · 95% CI -9.2 to -0.1Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for TLs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.747 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -0.7 · 95% CI -4.9 to 3.5Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for TLs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.338 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline TLs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -1.7 · 95% CI -5.3 to 1.8Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for TLs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.068 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -1.8 · 95% CI -3.8 to 0.1Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.002 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -3.0 · 95% CI -4.8 to -1.1Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.002 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -2.6 · 95% CI -4.3 to -1.0Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.012 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -1.9 · 95% CI -3.4 to -0.4Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.078 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -1.1 · 95% CI -2.4 to 0.1Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.367 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): 1.8 · 95% CI -2.1 to 5.7Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.148 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -3.1 · 95% CI -7.4 to 1.1Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.314 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -2.0 · 95% CI -5.9 to 1.9Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.494 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): 1.2 · 95% CI -2.3 to 4.7Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.684 (The analysis method was mixed-model for repeated measures with treatment, center, visit, treatment-by-visit interaction, Baseline non-ILs counts, Baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed effects.) · Mean difference (net): -0.6 · 95% CI -3.5 to 2.3Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for non-ILs. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With a Minimum of 2-grade Improvement in Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) Score From Baseline to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

Responder was defined as participants with a minimum 2-grade improvement in ISGA score from Baseline. ISGA scale was scored from 0-5 (0= Clear skin with no inflammatory or non-ILs, 1= Almost clear: rare non-ILs present, with no more than rare papules, 2= Mild severity: greater than Grade 1, some non-ILs with no more than few inflammatory lesions, 3= Moderate severity: greater than Grade 2, many non-ILS, may have some ILs, but no more than 1 small nodular lesion, 4= Severe: greater than Grade 3, up to many non-ILs and ILs, but no more than a few nodular lesions, 5= Very severe: many non -ILs and ILs and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions). Percentage of participants was calculated by dividing number of participants with 2-grade improvement in ISGA score from Baseline by total number of participants value multiplied by 100.

Time frame:
Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With a Minimum of 2-grade Improvement in Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) Score From Baseline to Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Percentage of participantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 120
Week 263
Week 4128
Week 82212
Week 123727
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.047 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 2.3 · 95% CI 0.1 to 4.6Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1.The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.185 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 3.0 · 95% CI -1.3 to 7.3Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.251 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 3.7 · 95% CI -2.5 to 9.9Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.006 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 10.2 · 95% CI 2.4 to 18.0Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.022 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 10.7 · 95% CI 0.9 to 20.4Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With ISGA Score of 0 or 1 at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

Responder was defined as participant with ISGA score of 0 or 1. ISGA scale was scored from 0-5 (0= Clear skin with no inflammatory or non-ILs, 1= Almost clear: rare non-ILs present, with no more than rare papules, 2= Mild severity: greater than Grade 1, some non-ILs with no more than few inflammatory lesions, 3= Moderate severity: greater than Grade 2, many non-ILS, may have some ILs, but no more than 1 small nodular lesion, 4= Severe: greater than Grade 3, up to many non-ILs and ILs, but no more than a few nodular lesions, 5= Very severe: many non -ILs and ILs and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions). Percentage of participants was calculated by dividing number of participants with 0-1 ISGA score post Baseline by total number of participants value multiplied by 100.

Time frame:
Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With ISGA Score of 0 or 1 at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Percentage of participantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 121
Week 265
Week 4136
Week 82012
Week 124129
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.129 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 1.8 · 95% CI -0.7 to 4.3Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.612 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 1.3 · 95% CI -3.4 to 5.9Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.016 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 7.1 · 95% CI 1.1 to 13.2Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.034 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 7.9 · 95% CI 0.3 to 15.5Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.018 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 11.3 · 95% CI 1.4 to 21.3Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With at Least 50% Reduction in Lesion Counts (TLs, ILs and Non-ILs) From Baseline at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

Responder was defined as participants with at least a 50% reduction in TLs, ILs and non-ILs. Data for number of participants is reported. Percentage of participants was calculated by dividing number of responders by total number of participants value multiplied by 100.

Time frame:
Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With at Least 50% Reduction in Lesion Counts (TLs, ILs and Non-ILs) From Baseline at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Percentage of participantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 1 TLs2218
Week 2 TLs4742
Week 4 TLs6760
Week 8 TLs8181
Week 12 TLs8886
Week 1 ILs5142
Week 2 ILs7766
Week 4 ILs8576
Week 8 ILs8784
Week 12 ILs9289
Week 1 non-ILs1416
Week 2 non-ILs3734
Week 4 non-ILs5854
Week 8 non-ILs7373
Week 12 non-ILs8380
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.379 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 3.9 · 95% CI -4.5 to 12.3Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for TLs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.409 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 4.7 · 95% CI -5.7 to 15.1Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for TLs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.180 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 7.0 · 95% CI -3.1 to 17.0Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for TLs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.810 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: -0.5 · 95% CI -8.8 to 7.7Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for TLs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.648 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 1.9 · 95% CI -5.2 to 9.0Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for TLs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.048 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 9.1 · 95% CI -1.3 to 19.6Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.016 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 11.2 · 95% CI 1.8 to 20.6Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.044 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 8.6 · 95% CI 0.4 to 16.9Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.345 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 3.6 · 95% CI -3.8 to 11.0Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.424 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 2.6 · 95% CI -3.5 to 8.7Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.527 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: -2.0 · 95% CI -9.4 to 5.5Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 1 for non-ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.584 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 3.3 · 95% CI -6.7 to 13.4Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2 for non-ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.519 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: 3.9 · 95% CI -6.5 to 14.3Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4 for non-ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.766 (The P-values are based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Difference in percentage: -0.8 · 95% CI -10.1 to 8.5Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8 for non-ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.666 (The P-value was based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test stratified by center.) · Odds ratio (or): 2.3 · 95% CI -5.8 to 10.5Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12 for non-ILs. The participants with missing data at a visit were included in the denominator (n) at the visit. That is, those participants were treated as non-responder at the visit.
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Treatment Adherence Rate at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

The investigator (or sub-investigator), the product storage manager, or the blinded coordinator dispensed a study compliance log to record participant's compliance with investigational product application from Baseline to the end of study treatment. The product storage manager or the blinded coordinator evaluated the participant's compliance with study treatment, using the study compliance log at each visit, and recorded the compliance data in the eCRF.

Time frame:
Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Reported as:
Number · Participants
Number of Participants With Treatment Adherence Rate at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
ParticipantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
week 1143131
week 2125115
week 411085
week 88972
week 128863
SecondaryNumber of Participants Who Continued Treatment at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

Number of participants who continued the treatment till Week 12 was measured. Overall data for participants who have not missed any dose during the treatment period has been reported.

Time frame:
Up to Week 12
Reported as:
Number · Participants
Number of Participants Who Continued Treatment at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
ParticipantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Number of Participants Who Continued Treatment at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 126359
SecondaryParticipant's Treatment Preference at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12

Participants had to rate each question on a 5-point scale of 0 to 4 (4: yes, very easy to use, 3: yes, easy, 2: slightly easy, 1: slightly difficult, 0: No) where larger score indicates more preferable participant's feeling. There were 5 questions in the questionnaire: ease of application, comfort, satisfaction with treatment (ST), comparison with prior therapies (CPT) and willingness to continue using the product (WCP).

Time frame:
Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participant's Treatment Preference at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
ParticipantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 1: Ease of application, Score 413195
Week 1: Ease of application, Score 33866
Week 1: Ease of application, Score 2213
Week 1: Ease of application, Score 112
Week 2: Ease of application, Score 412883
Week 2: Ease of application, Score 33875
Week 2: Ease of application, Score 2217
Week 2: Ease of application, Score 111
Week 4: Ease of application, Score 411885
Week 4: Ease of application, Score 34970
Week 4: Ease of application, Score 2218
Week 4: Ease of application, Score 101
Week 8: Ease of application, Score 411490
Week 8: Ease of application, Score 35060
Week 8: Ease of application, Score 2319
Week 8: Ease of application, Score 103
Week 12: Ease of application, Score 411681
Week 12: Ease of application, Score 34468
Week 12: Ease of application, Score 2418
Week 12: Ease of application, Score 102
Week 1: Comfort, Score 43724
Week 1: Comfort, Score 38669
Week 1: Comfort, Score 23745
Week 1: Comfort, Score 1732
Week 1: Comfort, Score 056
Week 2: Comfort, Score 45635
Week 2: Comfort, Score 37081
Week 2: Comfort, Score 23642
Week 2: Comfort, Score 1617
Week 2: Comfort, Score 011
Week 4: Comfort, Score 47247
Week 4: Comfort, Score 37580
Week 4: Comfort, Score 21731
Week 4: Comfort, Score 1515
Week 4: Comfort, Score 001
Week 8: Comfort, Score 47953
Week 8: Comfort, Score 36968
Week 8: Comfort, Score 21836
Week 8: Comfort, Score 1113
Week 8: Comfort, Score 002
Week 12: Comfort, Score 48456
Week 12: Comfort, Score 36673
Week 12: Comfort, Score 21326
Week 12: Comfort, Score 1113
Week 12: Comfort, Score 001
Week 1: ST, Score 43621
Week 1: ST, Score 37975
Week 1: ST, Score 24649
Week 1: ST, Score 11123
Week 1: ST, Score 008
Week 2: ST, Score 45838
Week 2: ST, Score 37081
Week 2: ST, Score 23747
Week 2: ST, Score 147
Week 2: ST, Score 003
Week 4: ST, Score 46644
Week 4: ST, Score 37281
Week 4: ST, Score 22740
Week 4: ST, Score 148
Week 4: ST, Score 001
Week 8: ST, Score 47858
Week 8: ST, Score 36772
Week 8: ST, Score 21733
Week 8: ST, Score 156
Week 8: ST, Score 003
Week 12: ST, Score 48263
Week 12: ST, Score 36170
Week 12: ST, Score 22029
Week 12: ST, Score 116
Week 12: ST, Score 001
Week 1: CPT, Score 47753
Week 1: CPT, Score 35045
Week 1: CPT, Score 23861
Week 1: CPT, Score 1711
Week 1: CPT, Score 006
Week 2: CPT, Score 4,9057
Week 2: CPT, Score 35155
Week 2: CPT, Score 22554
Week 2: CPT, Score 1210
Week 2: CPT, Score 010
Week 4: CPT, Score 410067
Week 4: CPT, Score 34752
Week 4: CPT, Score 21846
Week 4: CPT, Score 148
Week 4: CPT, Score 001
Week 8: CPT, Score 410973
Week 8: CPT, Score 33850
Week 8: CPT, Score 21940
Week 8: CPT, Score 118
Week 8: CPT, Score 001
Week 12: CPT, Score 411278
Week 12: CPT, Score 34247
Week 12: CPT, Score 2835
Week 12: CPT, Score 127
Week 12: CPT, Score 002
Week 1: WCP, Score 46436
Week 1: WCP, Score 37978
Week 1: WCP, Score 22539
Week 1: WCP, Score 1419
Week 1: WCP, Score 004
Week 2: WCP, Score 47555
Week 2: WCP, Score 37270
Week 2: WCP, Score 21938
Week 2: WCP, Score 1313
Week 4: WCP, Score 48863
Week 4: WCP, Score 36375
Week 4: WCP, Score 21526
Week 4: WCP, Score 1310
Week 8: WCP, Score 49062
Week 8: WCP, Score 35974
Week 8: WCP, Score 21527
Week 8: WCP, Score 139
Week 12: WCP, Score 49470
Week 12: WCP, Score 35665
Week 12: WCP, Score 21223
Week 12: WCP, Score 1111
Week 12: WCP, Score 010
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Quality of Life (QoL) Score at Week 2, 4, 8 and 12

QOL questionnaire was assessed using Skindex-16 with 16 questions in 3 multi-item scales: symptoms, emotions and functioning for the past week: skin condition-itching, burning or stinging, hurting, being irritated, persistence/reoccurrence of skin condition, worry about condition, appearance of skin, frustration about skin, embarrassment about skin, being annoyed about your skin, feeling depressed about skin, effects of your skin on your interactions with others, effects of your skin condition on your desire to be with people, skin condition making it hard to show affection, effects of your skin condition on your daily activities and skin condition making it hard to work or do what you enjoy. Data for adjusted mean has been reported. The Baseline value was the latest pre-dose assessment value. Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at endpoint minus the value at Baseline. Scores range from 0-never bothered to 100-always bothered.

Time frame:
Baseline(Day 1) and Week 2, 4, 8 and 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Score on scale
Change From Baseline in Quality of Life (QoL) Score at Week 2, 4, 8 and 12
Score on scaleDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Week 2-0.71 ± 0.070-0.49 ± 0.068
Week 4-1.02 ± 0.069-0.80 ± 0.068
Week 8-1.14 ± 0.073-0.92 ± 0.071
Week 12-1.27 ± 0.073-1.10 ± 0.072
Statistical analysis
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.017 · Mean difference (net): -0.22 · 95% CI -0.40 to -0.04Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 2. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.017 · Mean difference (net): -0.22 · 95% CI -0.40 to -0.04Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 4. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.024 · Mean difference (net): -0.22 · 95% CI -0.41 to -0.03Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 8. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
  • DUAC vs ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% · mixed model repeated measures analysis · p = 0.080 · Mean difference (net): -0.17 · 95% CI -0.36 to 0.02Comparison between DUAC and ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1% at Week 12. A negative treatment difference indicates a benefit of Duac relative to ADA+CLDM.
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Any Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence that occurred during the course of the trial after study treatment had started. An adverse event was therefore any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not considered related to the study drug. A SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose results in death, are life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization or results in disability/incapacity, and congenital anomaly/birth defect. Medical or scientific judgment was exercised in deciding whether reporting was appropriate. For liver injury and impaired liver function, alanine aminotransferase greater than or equal to (\>=)3 times upper limit of normal (ULN) and total bilirubin \>=2xULN (less than \[\>\] 35% direct) was defined.

Time frame:
Up to Week 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Any Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
ParticipantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Any AE53100
Any SAE10
SecondaryLocal Tolerability Score for Erythema, Dryness, Peeling, Itching, and Burning or Stinging

Local tolerability score for erythema (no redness, faint red or pink coloration, barely perceptible, light red or pink coloration, medium red coloration, beet red coloration), dryness (none, barely perceptible dryness with no flakes or fissure formation, easily perceptible dryness with no flakes or fissure formation, easily noted dryness and flakes but no fissure formation, easily noted dryness with flakes and fissure formation), peeling (no peeling, mild localized peeling, mild and diffuse peeling, moderate and diffuse peeling, moderate to prominent, dense peeling) and itching and burning/stinging (normal-no discomfort, noticeable discomfort that causes intermittent awareness, continuous awareness, intermittent awareness and interferes occasionally with normal daily activities, a definite continuous discomfort that interferes with normal daily activities) was assessed on a scale of 0 to 4 (0= absent, 1= slight, 2= mild, 3= moderate and 4= severe).

Time frame:
Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Reported as:
Mean · Score on scale
Local Tolerability Score for Erythema, Dryness, Peeling, Itching, and Burning or Stinging
Score on scaleDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Erythema Week 10.0 ± 0.610.3 ± 0.72
Erythema Week 20.0 ± 0.680.0 ± 0.70
Erythema Week 4-0.1 ± 0.57-0.1 ± 0.64
Erythema Week 8-0.2 ± 0.68-0.2 ± 0.69
Erythema Week 12-0.2 ± 0.78-0.3 ± 0.67
Dryness Week 10.1 ± 0.540.6 ± 0.95
Dryness Week 20.0 ± 0.500.1 ± 0.58
Dryness Week 40.0 ± 0.520.1 ± 0.49
Dryness Week 80.0 ± 0.580.1 ± 0.46
Dryness Week 120.0 ± 0.450.0 ± 0.35
Peeling Week 10.1 ± 0.430.5 ± 0.88
Peeling Week 20.1 ± 0.330.2 ± 0.55
Peeling Week 40.0 ± 0.340.1 ± 0.42
Peeling Week 80.1 ± 0.390.1 ± 0.46
Peeling Week 120.0 ± 0.310.0 ± 0.32
Itching Week 10.0 ± 0.640.1 ± 0.81
Itching Week 20.0 ± 0.600.1 ± 0.77
Itching Week 4-0.1 ± 0.68-0.1 ± 0.62
Itching Week 8-0.2 ± 0.63-0.1 ± 0.58
Itching Week 12-0.2 ± 0.66-0.2 ± 0.56
Burning/Stinging Week 10.0 ± 0.480.5 ± 0.85
Burning/Stinging Week 20.0 ± 0.440.2 ± 0.66
Burning/Stinging Week 40.0 ± 0.440.0 ± 0.47
Burning/Stinging Week 80.0 ± 0.340.1 ± 0.53
Burning/Stinging Week 120.0 ± 0.390.0 ± 0.40
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Severity of AEs

The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator; events were assigned to one of the following categories: mild, an event that was easily tolerated by the participant, causing minimal discomfort and not interfering with everyday activities; moderate, an event that was sufficiently discomforting to interfere with normal everyday activities; and severe, an event that prevented normal everyday activities.

Time frame:
Up to Week 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Severity of AEs
ParticipantsDUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Mild4691
Modertae67
Severe12

Adverse events

Collected over AE and SAE were collected up to Week 12.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Duac—1/172 (0.6%)34/172 (19.8%)
ADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%—0/177 (0%)78/177 (44.1%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventDuacADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Duodenal ulcerGastrointestinal disorders1/1720/177
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventDuacADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%
Application site drynessGeneral disorders16/17244/177
Application site painGeneral disorders3/17220/177
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations12/17215/177
Application site erythemaGeneral disorders4/17211/177
EczemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders2/17210/177

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)DUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%Total
Mean20.3 ± 5.9119.8 ± 4.9020.0 ± 5.42
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)DUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%Total
Female97110207
Male7567142
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)DUACADA 0.1% +CLDM 1%Total
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian172177349
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American000
White000
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
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Study locations

15 sites
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Aichi, 453-0054, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Aichi, 464-0821, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Aichi, 468-0011, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Chiba, 272-0143, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Chiba, 273-0046, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Kanagawa, 221-0825, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Kanagawa, 242-0007, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Osaka, 560-0824, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Osaka, 572-0838, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Osaka, 580-0032, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Osaka, 593-8324, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Saitama, 333-0055, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Tokyo, 133-0057, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Tokyo, 143-0023, Japan
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Tokyo, 169-0075, Japan
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — IPD for this study will be made available via the Clinical Study Data Request site.

Supporting information: Study protocol, Sap, Icf, Csr

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 20, 2018, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02557399
Lead sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 23, 2015
Start date
Oct 7, 2015
Primary completion
Dec 17, 2015
Completion
Feb 17, 2016
Results posted
Feb 15, 2018
Last update
Aug 20, 2018

Study contacts

GSK Clinical Trials
study director · GlaxoSmithKline

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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