The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of Adapalene 0.1% / Benzoyl Peroxide (quoted as BPO) 2.5% Gel associated with Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg Tablets compared to Adapalene 0.1% /Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Vehicle Gel associated with Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg Tablets, in the treatment of severe acne vulgaris. The safety of the two treatment regimens will also be evaluated.
Further to this study, eligible Subjects with at least good Global Assessment of Improvement at Week 12 will be randomized in a maintenance study (SPR.29075)
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
459
Adapalene BPO Gel: Topical to the face, once daily in the evening Doxycycline Hyclate: Oral, 1 tablet once daily in the morning. Both during 12 weeks.
Vehicle Gel: Topical to the face, once daily in the evening; Doxycycline Hyclate: Oral, 1 tablet once daily in the morning. Both during 12 weeks.
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts at Week 12.
Time frame: Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion Counts at Week 12.
Time frame: Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts at Week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Success Rate on the Investigator's Global Assessment
Percentage of subjects graded "Clear" or "Almost Clear" on 6-point IGA scale(0=clear, 1=almost clear, 2=mild, 3=moderate, 4=severe and 5=very severe)at week 12
Time frame: Week 12
Percent of Subjects With Adverse Events
Percent of subjects with Adverse Events all along the study (up to 12 weeks follow-up period)
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
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