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Facial Cleansing Routines for Acne

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Shuai Xu
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial compares how two acne regimens affect people with mild to moderate acne over 12 weeks.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with mild to moderate acne, who have no active skin infections or allergies to the products being tested. Pregnant women, prisoners, and vulnerable populations are excluded, as well as those with any chronic disease or dermatological disorder that could affect participation.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two OTC acne treatments: Geologie Acne Regimen on one side of the face and Proactive Acne Regimen on the other side. Participants will use these daily for 12 weeks to see which one is more tolerable.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include skin irritation, dryness, redness, peeling or allergic reactions related to ingredients in either Geologie or Proactive acne regimens.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in IGA Score between Geologie and ProActiv daily treatment

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Acne TreatmentExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Proactive Acne Regimen - other side of face
2022
Completed Phase 4
~30
Geologie Acne Regimen - one side of face
2022
Completed Phase 4
~30

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,592 Previous Clinical Trials
918,013 Total Patients Enrolled
Shuai XuPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
6 Previous Clinical Trials
278 Total Patients Enrolled
Stephanie RangelPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
30 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Geologie Acne Regimen (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05446402 — Phase 4
Acne Research Study Groups: Acne Treatment
Acne Clinical Trial 2023: Geologie Acne Regimen Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05446402 — Phase 4
Geologie Acne Regimen (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05446402 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any openings to join this research study?

"Positive. According to the data on clinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial is actively seeking participants; it was originally posted on June 15th 2022 and updated most recently on July 6th 2022. The study requires 50 people from a single location."

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Are there any potential adverse effects associated with implementing the Proactive Acne Regimen on one side of the face?

"The safety of Proactive Acne Regimen - other side of face is rated at a 3 due to the fact it's undergoing Phase 4 trials, meaning that approval has already been granted."

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How many participants has the trial recruited thus far?

"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the study is actively seeking participants for a trial initiated on June 15th 2022. The 50 patients needed are being recruited from 1 medical site and the information was last updated in July 6th 2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Illinois
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Investigation of the Tolerability of Two Facial Cleansing Routines for Mild to Moderate Acne
Stephanie Rangel 2022. "Investigation of the Tolerability of Two Facial Cleansing Routines for Mild to Moderate Acne". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05446402.
~10 spots leftby May 2025
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