This study is being conducted to obtain safety, efficacy, and satisfaction data on the combination of topical Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) 2.5% and the topical keratolytic agent Salicylic Acid (SA) 0.5% in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Subjects with moderate or severe acne will be asked to apply the commercially available, over-the-counter products Foam Deep Cleanser (2.5% BPO), Foam Advanced Acne Treatment (2.5% BPO), and Foam Rejuvenating Toner (0.5% SA) daily for 12 weeks. No control group or reference treatment will be included.
This open-label, multicenter, study is being conducted to obtain safety, efficacy, and satisfaction data on an Acne System (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Salicylic Acid 0.5%), which includes Foam Deep Cleanser (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide) and Foam Advanced Acne Treatment (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide) and Foam Rejuvenating Toner (0.5% Salicylic Acid), in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Approximately 120 male or female subjects ages 12-35 years, inclusive, with moderate or severe acne as assessed by Investigator's Global Assessment (ISGA) and lesion counts are expected to be enrolled. Subjects will be instructed to use all 3 study products as part of a complete acne treatment system; no reference therapy or control group will be included. Subjects will be instructed to apply Foam Deep Cleanser (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide) and Foam Advnced Acne Treatment (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide) to the face each morning and Foam Deep Cleanser (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide) and Foam Rejuvenating Toner (0.5% Salicylic Acid) each evening over an application period of 12 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
125
over the counter acne system
GSK Investigational Site
Fremont, California, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Rockville, Maryland, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Belleville, New Jersey, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Montclair, New Jersey, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Stony Brook, New York, United States
GSK Investigational Site
High Point, North Carolina, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
GSK Investigational Site
Austin, Texas, United States
Mean Percent Changes in Inflammatory (IL), Non-inflammatory (NIL), and Total Lesion (TL) Counts From Baseline to Each Study Visit
The investigator assessed efficacy at Baseline (Day 1), Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 by lesion counts- IL (papules and pustules), NIL (open and closed comedones), and TL. The area considered for efficacy assessments was confined to the face. The area of the face to be examined extended from the hairline to the mandible; includes the forehead, cheeks, and chin; and excludes the mouth, nasal region, periocular area, and superior and inferior eyelids. Baseline was defined at Day 1. Change from Baseline is value at indicated time point minus the Baseline value. Mean percent change from baseline at each study visit was presented.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12
Number of Participants With a Minimum 2-grade Improvement of Investigator's Static Global Assessment (ISGA) From Baseline to Each Study Visit
The investigator assessed efficacy at Baseline (Day 1), Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 by ISGA scale: 0- Clear (clear skin with IL or NIL), 1- Almost clear (Rare NIL with no more than rare papules), 2- Mild (greater than Grade 1, some NIL with no more than a few IL (papules/pustules only, no nodular lesions), 3- Moderate (greater than Grade 2, up to many NIL and may have some IL, but no more than one small nodular lesion), 4- Severe (greater than Grade 3, up to many NIL and IL, but no more than a few nodular lesions) and 5- Very severe (Many NIL and IL and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions). Baseline was defined at Day 1. Change from Baseline is value at indicated time point minus the Baseline value.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12
Number of Participants With ISGA Score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (Almost Clear) at Each Study Visit
The investigator assessed efficacy at baseline (Day 1), Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 by ISGA scale: 0- Clear (clear skin with IL or NIL), 1- Almost clear (Rare NIL with no more than rare papules), 2- Mild (greater than Grade 1, some NIL with no more than a few IL (papules/pustules only, no nodular lesions), 3- Moderate (greater than Grade 2, up to many NIL and may have some IL, but no more than one small nodular lesion), 4- Severe (greater than Grade 3, up to many NIL and IL, but no more than a few nodular lesions) and 5- Very severe (Many NIL and IL and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions).
Time frame: Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12
Absolute Change in IL, NIL, and TL Count From Baseline to Each Study Visit
The investigator assessed efficacy at Baseline (Day 1), Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 by lesion counts- IL (papules and pustules), NIL (open and closed comedones), and TL. The area considered for efficacy assessments was confined to the face. The area of the face to be examined extends from the hairline to the mandible; includes the forehead, cheeks, and chin; and excludes the mouth, nasal region, periocular area, and superior and inferior eyelids. Baseline was defined at Day 1. Change from Baseline is value at indicated time point minus the Baseline value.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12
Mean Change in ISGA From Baseline to Each Study Visit
The investigator assessed efficacy at Baseline (Day 1), Week 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 by ISGA scale: 0- Clear (clear skin with IL or NIL), 1- Almost clear (Rare NIL with no more than rare papules), 2- Mild (greater than Grade 1, some NIL with no more than a few IL (papules/pustules only, no nodular lesions), 3- Moderate (greater than Grade 2, up to many NIL and may have some IL, but no more than one small nodular lesion), 4- Severe (greater than Grade 3, up to many NIL and IL, but no more than a few nodular lesions) and 5- Very severe (Many NIL and IL and more than a few nodular lesions. May have cystic lesions). Baseline was defined at Day 1. Change from Baseline is value at indicated time point minus the Baseline value.
Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 1, 2, 4, 8, 12
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