The objective of this study is to compare the relative efficacy and safety of the test formulation diclofenac sodium gel 3% (Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.) to the marketed formulation Solaraze® (diclofenac sodium) Gel 3% (Fougera Pharms) in the treatment of actinic keratosis. Both the test and reference formulations will also be compared to a placebo formulation to test for superiority.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
435
Diclofenac Sodium Gel 3% (Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.) applied twice daily for 60 days.
Solaraze® (diclofenac sodium) Gel 3% (Fougera Pharms)applied twice daily for 60 days.
Vehicle Topical Gel (Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.) applied twice daily for 60 days.
Bioequivalence
Bioequivalence will be determined by evaluating the proportion of patients in the test and reference groups with 100% clearance of all AK lesions in the treatment area.
Time frame: Study day 90 (30 days after completion of 60 days of treatment)
Superiority to placebo
The superiority of the test and reference gels against the placebo will be tested by the proportion of patients showing 100% clearance of actinic keratosis lesions at Day 90 (30 days after completion of 60 days of treatment)using the modified intent to treat population and last observation carried forward.
Time frame: Study day 90 (30 days after completion of 60 days of treatment)
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