A Study To Evaluate The Safety And Therapeutic Equivalence of Tazarotene Foam 0.1% in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris
Condition: Acne Vulgaris
MeSH terms: Acne Vulgaris
Intervention: Tazarotene (Fabior™); Tazarotene (Actavis); Vehicle foam
Intervention MeSH terms: Nicotinic Acids; Tazarotene
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional
Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Enrollment: 893.0
Sex: All
Minimum age: 12 Years
Maximum age: 40 Years
Healthy volunteers: No

Summary:

      The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and therapeutic equivalence of a generic
      tazarotene foam 0.1% and the reference listed Fabior™ (tazarotene foam, 0.1%) in the
      treatment of acne vulgaris.
    

Eligibility criteria:

        Inclusion Criteria:

        Healthy male or nonpregnant female aged ≥ 12 and ≤ 40 years with a clinical diagnosis of
        acne vulgaris.

        Informed Consent/Assent: Subjects ages 12 to 17 years inclusive must have provided IRB
        approved written assent; this written assent must be accompanied by an IRB approved written
        informed consent from the Subject's legally acceptable representative (i.e., parent or
        guardian). In addition, all Subjects or their legally acceptable representatives (i.e.,
        parent or guardian) must sign a HIPAA authorization.

        Subjects must have a minimum ≥ 30 non-inflammatory lesions (i.e., open and closed
        comedones) AND ≥ 25 inflammatory lesions (i.e., papules and pustules) AND no cystic lesions
        and only up to 1 facial nodular lesion (less than or equal to 5 mm) on the face. For the
        purposes of study treatment and evaluation, these lesions should be limited to the facial
        treatment area excluding the eyes, the lips, and angles of the nose (i.e. the lines around
        the nostrils and under the nostrils) and all mucus membranes. Subjects may have acne
        lesions on other areas of the body which will also be excluded from the count, treatment,
        and the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) evaluation (e.g., on the back, chest and
        arms).

        Subjects must have a severity grade 3, or 4 as per the Investigator's Global Assessment
        (IGA) (Section 6.2).

        Subjects must be willing to refrain from using all other topical acne medications or
        antibiotics during the 12-week treatment period for acne vulgaris, other than the
        Investigational Product.

        Female Subjects of childbearing potential (excluding women who are surgically sterilized or
        postmenopausal for at least 1 year), must have a negative urine pregnancy test (with
        sensitivity down to at least 50mIU/ml hCG) within 2 weeks prior to baseline.

        Female Subjects of childbearing potential (excluding women who are surgically sterilized or
        postmenopausal for at least 1 year), must be willing to use an acceptable form of birth
        control from the day of the first dose administration.. For the purpose of this study the
        following are considered acceptable methods of birth control: oral or injectable
        contraceptives, contraceptive patches, Depo-Provera® (stabilized for at least 3 months);
        NuvaRing® (vaginal contraceptive); Implanon™ (contraceptive implant) double barrier methods
        (e.g. condom and spermicide); IUD, or abstinence with a 2nd acceptable method of birth
        control should the Subject become sexually active. A sterile sexual partner is NOT
        considered an adequate form of birth control.

        All male Subjects must agree to use accepted methods of birth control with their partners,
        from the day of the first dose administration. Abstinence is an acceptable method of birth
        control for males.

        Subjects must be willing and able to understand and comply with the requirements of the
        protocol, including attendance at the required study visits.

        Subjects who use make-up must have used the same brands/types of make-up for a minimum
        period of 14 days prior to study entry and must agree to not change make-up brand/type or
        frequency of use throughout the study.

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        Exclusion Criteria:

        Female Subjects who are pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant during study
        participation.

        Subjects with a history of hypersensitivity or allergy to tazarotene and its excipients,
        and/or any of the study medication ingredients.

        Subjects with the presence of any skin condition that would interfere with the diagnosis or
        assessment of acne vulgaris. Such conditions include, but are not limited to the following:
        auto immune disease, rosacea; seborrheic dermatitis; perioral dermatitis;
        corticosteroid-induced acne; carcinoid syndrome; mastocytosis; acneform eruptions caused by
        make-up, medication, facial psoriasis and facial eczema, squamous cell carcinoma, steroid
        folliculitis, or bacterial folliculitis).

        Subjects who have acne congoblata, acne fulminans, and secondary acne (e.g., chloracne and
        drug induced acne) will be excluded from participation.

        Subjects with excessive facial hair (e.g. beards, sideburns, moustaches, etc.) that would
        interfere with diagnosis or assessment of acne vulgaris.

        Subjects who have used any of the following within 6 months prior to baseline or use during
        the study:

          1. oral retinoids (e.g. Accutane®)

          2. therapeutic vitamin A supplements of greater than 10,000 units/day (multivitamins are
             allowed).

        Subjects who have used estrogens or oral contraceptives for less than 3 months prior to
        baseline; use of such therapy must remain constant throughout the study.

        Subjects who use androgen receptor blockers (such as spironolactone or flutamide) will be
        excluded from study participation.

        Subjects who have had cosmetic procedures (e.g., facials, wax depilation) which may affect
        the efficacy and safety profile of the investigational product within 14 days prior to
        study entry. Cosmetic procedures and facials are prohibited throughout the study.

        Subjects who have received radiation therapy and/or anti-neoplastic agents within 90 days
        prior to baseline.

        Subjects who have had laser therapy, electrodessication and phototherapy (e.g.,
        ClearLight®) to the facial area within 180 days prior to study entry.

        Subjects who have used any of the following procedures on the face within 1 month prior to
        baseline or during the study:

          1. cryodestruction or chemodestruction,

          2. dermabrasion,

          3. photodynamic therapy,

          4. acne surgery,

          5. intralesional steroids, or

          6. X-ray therapy.

        Subjects who have used any of the following treatments within 1 month prior to baseline or
        during the study:

          1. systemic corticosteroids (including intranasal and inhaled corticosteroids)

          2. systemic antibiotics,

          3. systemic treatment for acne vulgaris (other than oral retinoids which need a 6-month
             washout), or

          4. systemic anti-inflammatory agents.

        Subjects who have used any of the following treatments within 14 days prior to baseline or
        during the study:

          1. topical steroids,

          2. topical retinoids including over-the-counter preparations,

          3. α-hydroxy/glycolic acid

          4. topical anti-inflammatory agents, or

          5. topical antibiotics.

        Subjects who have started hormonal therapy or changed the dosage of their hormonal therapy
        within 3 months prior to baseline will be excluded from study participation. The dosage and
        frequency of use of any hormonal therapy started greater than 3 months prior to baseline
        must remain unchanged throughout the study (Visit 1 through Visit 4). Hormonal treatments
        include, but are not limited to, estrogenic and progestational agents such as birth control
        pills.

        Subjects who have unstable medical disorders that are clinically significant or
        life-threatening diseases will be excluded from study participation.

        Subjects with current facial sunburn at baseline or subjects who will have excessive use of
        tanning booths, sunbathing, or excessive exposure to the sun during the study.

        Subjects who will engage in activities that involve excessive or prolonged exposure to
        sunlight or weather extremes, such as wind or cold.

        Subjects who have on-going malignancies requiring systemic treatment will be excluded from
        study participation. In addition, Subjects who have any malignancy of the skin of the
        facial area will be excluded.

        Subjects who consume excessive amounts of alcohol (greater than two drinks per day) or use
        drugs of abuse (including, but not limited to cannabinoids, cocaine and barbiturates).

        Subjects who have had general anesthesia for any reason and subjects who have received
        neuromuscular blocking agents within 14 days prior to study entry will be excluded from
        study participation.

        Subjects who have participated in an investigational drug study (i.e., Subjects have been
        treated with an Investigational Drug) within 30 days prior to baseline will be excluded
        from study participation. Subjects who are participating in non-treatment studies such as
        observational studies or registry studies can be considered for inclusion.

        Subjects who have been previously enrolled in this study.