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CompletedNCT05168397Updated Dec 23, 2021

Sunscreen Efficacy Against the Reccurence of Lesions Post-sun Exposure in Acneic Subjects

An observational study in Acne, sponsored by Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosmetique. Completed at 1 site in Portugal. Open to participants aged 12 Years to 40 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-12-23.

Sponsored by Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosmetique · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Other
Time perspective
Other
Enrollment
45
Ages
12 Years to 40 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The aim of this study is firstly to assess the tolerance of the sunscreen RV4857A-CD2110 after 28 days and 57 days of at least a twice daily on the study areas, secondly to assess anti-imperfection efficacy after 28 days and 57 days of use and its efficacy against recurrence of acne lesions post-sun exposure.

Read the detailed description

This is a monocentric study on adults and adolescents with acne prone skin on the face. This open-labelled study aim first to assess the dermatological and ophthalmological tolerance of the investigational sunscreen product RV4857A formula CD2110 after 28 days and, dermatological tolerance after 57 days of at least a twice daily on the study areas, under normal conditions of use, on 40 subjects intending to have a minimum of 10 days per month of sun exposure duration ≥ 1h, in the time slot 11am-4pm and intending to have a minimum of 4 swimming sessions (sea or swimming pool) during at least the first month of the study.

Secondary objectives :

  • To assess the anti-imperfection efficacy of the product during the summer
  • To assess the "non" rebound effect (non recurrence of acne) one month after stopping the application of the sunscreen and without any sun exposure at D85 (difference between D85 and D0)
  • To evaluate the impact on Quality of Life of subjects through CADI and DLQI questionnaires (or CDLQI questionnaire for adolescent from 12 to 16 years-old) completed at baseline, D29 and D57

The study includes 4 visits :

  • Visit 1: Inclusion visit (D1)
  • Visit 2: Intermediate visit (D29)
  • Visit 3: Intermediate visit "end of summer" (D57), a Stop the application of the sunscreen product (and stop sun exposure) between Visit 3 and the end of the study Visit 4: End of study visit in autumn (D85)

The theoretical study duration for each subject will be 85 days with at least 57 days of product use. The study interest areas are Face and Neck.

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Conditions studied

  • Acne

Keywords

  • Sunscreen
  • Lesions post sun exposure
  • Anti-imperfections
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In context

Lead sponsor

Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosmetique is the lead sponsor of 58 studies on the registry; 3 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years to 40 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

Subjects will be recruited from the investigation centre's panel. The participants will be selected on the basis of inclusion and non-inclusion criteria specific to the study and on their ability to comply with the constraints required by the protocol. The participants will be definitely included in the study after a specific interview and a clinical examination

Inclusion criteria

  1. Related to the population:

    • Females and/or males (with at least 25% of male)
    • Age: adults from 18 to 40 years old and adolescent from 12 to 17 years old (33% to 50% of the total population)
    • Considered "healthy subject" by the Investigator
    • Being of Phototype I to IV
    • Subject with combination to oily skin
    • Subject who foresees sun exposure during the first 2 months of the study
    • Subjects must be registered with health social security or health social insurance (if required by national regulations)
    • Subject and/or parent(s)/legal representative(s) who have signed his/her/their written informed consent for his/her participation in the study (or his/her/their child participation in the study) and a photograph authorization
    • For woman of childbearing potential: committing herself to use effective contraceptive method since at least 3 months before the beginning of the study and committing to it throughout the study
    • Regular users of very high protection sunscreen products.
  2. Related to the disease:

    • For adults and adolescents: subject with mild to moderate acne with a total of 10 to 40 acne lesions (at least 5 non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones) and at least 3 to 10 inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) maximum on the face, excluding the nose area), at the inclusion.
    • Subject prone to have recurrence of acne lesions in autumn (declarative)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Related to the population:

    • Having participated in another clinical trial within 4 weeks before the inclusion visit and for a longer period if required in the Investigator's opinion Taking part or planning to participate in another clinical trial during the study in the same or another investigation centre
    • Breastfeeding or pregnant or not willing to take necessary precautions to avoid pregnancy during the study and for at least 3 months before the inclusion visit (for the woman of childbearing potential)
    • Subject or parent(s)/legal representative(s) deprived of freedom by administrative or legal decision or under guardianship
    • Subject or parent(s)/legal representative(s) not able to be contacted in case of emergency
    • Subject admitted in a sanitary or social facility
    • Subject planning a hospitalization during the study
  2. Related to the disease

    • Cutaneous pathology (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin infectious disease of viral, bacterial, fungus or parasitic origin ...) or dermatological condition (especially pityriasis versicolor, severe pigmentation disorders) on the studied zone other than acne liable to interfere with the data of the study
    • Severe acne
    • Clinical signs of hormonal disfunctions or hyperandrogenism
    • Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV-rays within the previous month
    • Having history of abnormal reactions from exposure to sunlight
    • Use of self tanning product during the previous month History of hypersensitivity or intolerance to any cosmetic product
  3. Related to treatments

    • Use of a systemic or topical medication with anti-inflammatory or photosensitising products during the previous 2 weeks and for systemic medication with corticoids and/or antihistaminics during the previous 4 weeks
    • Use of a systemic treatment for acne during the previous month for antibiotics, zinc gluconate and hormonal treatment and during the 6 previous months for isotretinoin
    • Use of a topical treatment for acne during the previous month (benzoil peroxide, retinoid, antibiotics, azelaic acid...)
    • Use of anti-acneic or anti-seborrheic cosmestic care (containing alpha hydroxy-acids, retinoic derivatives..) during the 15 previous days
    • Use of other topical or systemic treatment during the previous weeks liable to interfere with the assessment of the cutaneous tolerance and efficacy of the studied product (according to the investigator's appreciation)
    • Any surgery, chemical or physical treatment on the experimental area within the 12 months prior to the study or foreseeing it for the duration of the study
    • Woman whose oral contraception is instaured or changed for less than 3 months
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Study design

Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Other
Enrollment
45 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • RV4857A arm

    Application of the product before and during each sun exposure, at least twice a day. During sun exposures, the applications were renewed as often as necessary, in particular after swimming, perspiring, towelling, in order to ensure a good protection. On days of bad weather, the product was applied in the morning and at the beginning of the afternoon.

    Other: RV4857A

Interventions

  • OtherRV4857A

    RV4857A formula CD2110 is a sunscreen product

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Assessment of the dermatological physical signs

    The assessment of the dermatological physical signs is based on a visual examination

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 30 minutes after product application, to 29 and 57 days later

  2. Assessment of the dermatological functional signs

    The functional signs is assessed by questioning the subject

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 30 minutes after product application, to 29 and 57 days later

  3. Assessment of the ophthalmological physical signs

    The assessment of the ophthalmological physical signs is based on a dermatologist visual examination

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 30 minutes after product application, to 29 and 57 days later

  4. Assessment of the ophthalmological functional signs

    The functional signs is assessed by questioning the subject

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 30 minutes after product application, to 29 and 57 days later

  5. Assessment of the Tear film Break Up Time (BUT)

    The tear film break-up time is a test to measure the relative stability of the pre-corneal tear film. This examination is performed by the same Ophthalmologist thanks to a biomicroscope after blinking (using a chronometer). The measured time will be expressed in seconds

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 30 minutes after product application, to 29 and 57 days later

  6. Assessment of global tolerance assessment (dermatogical assesment), a 5-point scale

    * Excellent: no functional nor physical signs related to the investigational product observed or reported by the subjects * Very good * Good * Moderate * Bad

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29 and 57 days later

  7. Assessment of global tolerance assessment (ophthalmological assessment), a 5-point scale

    * Excellent: no functional nor physical signs related to the investigational product observed or reported by the subjects * Very good * Good * Moderate * Bad

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29 days later

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change of the number of total acne lesions on the face

    by counting according to the method of Lucky

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29, 57 and 85 days later

  2. Change of the number of non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones) on the face

    by counting according to the method of Lucky

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29, 57 and 85 days later

  3. Change of the number of inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, nodules) on the face

    by counting according to the method of Lucky

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29, 57 and 85 days later

  4. Assessment of the non-comedogenic potential

    by statistical comparison of open and closed comedones counted by the investigator on the face before and after 28 days of application of investigational product

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29 days later

  5. Change of the acne severity, assess by Global Acne Evaluation (GEA) on a 6-point scale

    * 0: Clear * 1: Almost clear * 2: Mild * 3: Moderate * 4: Severe * 5 : Very Severe

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29, 57 and 85 days later

  6. Evaluation of the global acne evolution on a 6-point scale

    -1: Worsening, 0: No change, 1. Mild improvement, 2. Moderate improvement, 3. Good improvement, 4. Very good improvement

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29 and 57 days later

  7. Evaluation of the global product efficacy by the subjects themselves regarding rebound effect in Autumn

    Questions Q24 and Q25 at D85 in the self-questionnaire

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 85 days later

  8. Assessment of the cosmetic acceptability and perceived efficacy of the product

    The self subject assemsment consists of different questions concerning participants' perception of the product's efficacy (majority of scales ranging from 0 to 10 where 0 was the worst satisfaction and 10 the best one)

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29 and 57 days later

  9. To evaluate the impact on Quality of Life of subjects through questionnaires

    Quality of Life questionnaires consist of 10 questions concerning patients' perception of the impact of skin diseases on different aspects of their health-related quality of life over the last week

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to 29 and 57 days later

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Study locations

1 site
  • PhD Trials®
    Lisboa, 1750-182, Portugal
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Dec 23, 2021, 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
NCT05168397
Lead sponsor
Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosmetique
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 23, 2021
Start date
Jul 16, 2020
Primary completion
Nov 9, 2020
Completion
Nov 9, 2020
Last update
Dec 23, 2021

Study contacts

Pedro Contreiras Pinto, PhD
study chair · PhD Trials®
Leonor Girão, MD
principal investigator · PhD Trials®

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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