NCT01283464

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the comparative efficacy of retinol 1.0% and tretinoin 0.02% in minimizing wrinkles, discoloration, roughness, and other signs of moderate to severe photodamage. Our hypothesis is that both products will be of comparable benefit.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2010

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 24, 2011

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 26, 2011

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2011

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

August 20, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

April 4, 2016

Status Verified

March 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

January 24, 2011

Results QC Date

April 12, 2013

Last Update Submit

March 7, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

RetinolTretinoin

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Global Photodamage Severity

    A photonumeric scale for the assessment of cutaneous photodamage (CE Griffiths, et al). Five photographic standards (en face and 45 degrees oblique) illustrating increasing severity of photodamage (min=0, max=8) where 0=no damamge; 2=mild damage; 4=moderate damage; 6=moderate/severe damage; and grade 8=severe damage.

    Week 24

Study Arms (2)

Retinol

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Retinol 1.0% cream

Drug: Retinol

Tretinoin

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Tretinoin 0.02% cream

Drug: Tretinoin

Interventions

1.0% cream

Retinol

0.02% cream

Also known as: Retin-A, Renova, Atralin, Aberela, Airol, Avita, Stieva-A
Tretinoin

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 35 or over
  • Moderate to severe photodamage

You may not qualify if:

  • History of facial cosmetic surgery, facial resurfacing procedures, deep peels, or facial fillers
  • History of keloids or hypertrophic scars
  • Use of oral steroids or oral retinoids (such as Accutane) in past 6 months

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Johns Hopkins Dept. of Dermatology

Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Chien AL, Kim DJ, Cheng N, Shin J, Leung SG, Nelson AM, Zang J, Suh H, Rainer B, Wallis L, Okoye GA, Loss M, Kang S. Biomarkers of Tretinoin Precursors and Tretinoin Efficacy in Patients With Moderate to Severe Facial Photodamage: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 Aug 1;158(8):879-886. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.1891.

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

Vitamin ATretinoin

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

RetinoidsCarotenoidsPolyenesAlkenesHydrocarbons, AcyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsCyclohexenesCyclohexanesCycloparaffinsHydrocarbons, AlicyclicHydrocarbons, CyclicTerpenesDiterpenesPigments, BiologicalBiological Factors

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Anna L. Chien
Organization
Johns Hopkins Dermatology

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 24, 2011

First Posted

January 26, 2011

Study Start

November 1, 2010

Primary Completion

December 1, 2011

Study Completion

December 1, 2011

Last Updated

April 4, 2016

Results First Posted

August 20, 2013

Record last verified: 2016-03

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