Effect of Acne Vulgaris on Quality of Life of Teenagers Compared to Parent Perceived Effect on Quality of Life

NCT01835210 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2012-15072
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Acne vulgaris is a common problem in the adolescent community. Past research has shown that acne affects teenager's self-esteem and mood. However, no research has evaluated the parent perception of their teenager's acne in comparison to the severity of acne and the patient's own reported quality of life. It is hypothesized that parents of teenagers underestimate how much acne vulgaris affects their teenager's skin disease-related quality of life. Also that teenager's perception of the severity of their acne is greater versus their parent's perception. We believe that increased acne severity based on clinician assessment will correlate with worse quality of life. Teenagers between 12 and 17 years old with a diagnosis of acne by a pediatric dermatologist will be enrolled in this study. The study consists of 1 visit, questions regarding demographics, assessment of the teen's acne, the Skindex-Teen quality of life survey (modified for parents), and 2 Likert scales will be completed. In addition, the clinician will score the teen's acne using the standardized Investigator Global Assessment tool. Statistical analysis will compare teen subject answers to the Skindex-Teen with their parent's answers. Also analyzed will be the severity of acne and differences between the clinician IGA score and Skindex-Teen responses

Conditions

Acne; Quality of Life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Teenager's perception of the severity of their acne.

  Teenagers will complete a Likert scale for assessment of acne severity.

  one visit

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Quality of Life

  one visit

• Quality of Life

  One visit

Study Arms (1)

Quality of life

Teenager with acne vulgaris This is an observational study, in which the disease of interest is acne vulgaris.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects will be recruited from the pediatric dermatology clinic at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Teenagers must be between 12 and 17 years old, and have a diagnosis of acne by a pediatric dermatologist.

You may qualify if:

• Between 12 and 17 years of age
• diagnosis of acne by a pediatric dermatologist
• ability to read and understand English
• age appropriate development

You may not qualify if:

• developmental delay

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acne Vulgaris

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Acneiform Eruptions; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Sebaceous Gland Diseases

Study Officials

• Jennifer Sorrell, MD

  Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: M.D.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 16, 2013
• First Posted: April 18, 2013
• Study Start: August 1, 2012
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2014
• Study Completion: January 1, 2015
• Last Updated: January 28, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-01

Locations

US (1)