NCT04905368

Brief Summary

The goal of the present study is to assess the safety of a topical probiotic (probiotic strain; SS-POR11) on acne prone-skin, and the impact of SS-POR11 on the distribution of porphyrins, in subjects with mild-to-moderate acne \[Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) 1-3\].

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2021

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

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

May 12, 2021

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 18, 2021

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 27, 2021

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 18, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 18, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

September 16, 2021

Status Verified

September 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

May 18, 2021

Last Update Submit

September 14, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Adverse events (AEs) and Serious AEs (SAEs) associated with the topical use of SS-POR11

    Frequency of AEs and SAEs

    Baseline

  • Signs of intolerance associated with the topical use of SS-POR11

    Frequency of signs of intolerance, via evaluation of the Skin Tolerability Test

    Week 2

  • Subject sensitivity to SS-POR11

    Frequency of signs of sensitivity, via evaluation of the Skin Tolerability Test.

    Baseline

  • Adverse events (AEs) and Serious AEs (SAEs) associated with the topical use of SS-POR11

    Frequency of AEs and SAEs

    Week 2

  • Adverse events (AEs) and Serious AEs (SAEs) associated with the topical use of SS-POR11

    Frequency of AEs and SAEs

    Week 4

  • Signs of intolerance associated with the topical use of SS-POR11

    Frequency of signs of intolerance, via evaluation of the Skin Tolerability Test

    Week 4

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Porphyrin distribution

    Week 2, Week 4

  • Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)

    Week 2, Week 4

Interventions

Topical composition containing probiotic strains derived from human skin (SS-POR11). Participants will be instructed to apply it topically to face, twice weekly for the duration of the trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Participant's first language of French or English, given the written language of the ICF
  • Participants willing to sign the ICF upon entering the study
  • Participant must be willing and able (in the PI's opinion) to comply with all study requirements
  • Participant must be aged 18-40 years
  • Participant must have a screening and baseline IGA score of 1 (rare blemishes/clear skin) or 2-3 (mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris)
  • Participant must agree to appear on all evaluation days and conform to all study-related instructions
  • Participant must agree not to undergo any topical treatments in the areas under investigation during the study period

You may not qualify if:

  • Participants under the age of 18 years or over the age of 40
  • Refusal to sign the ICF
  • Participants has any injuries or tumors in the areas under investigation
  • Participant has a recent (i.e., 3 months) surgery or invasive treatment in the areas under investigation
  • Use of oral antibiotics within 4 weeks prior to start of study
  • Use of oral or topical "probiotic" products within one month prior to start of study
  • Prior (3 months) or planned use of chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, or exfoliants during the course of the study
  • Participant is using or has used within 3 months drugs such as corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, or others collagen-production inhibitors
  • Participant is pregnant or lactating or wishes to get pregnant within the next 3 months, or refuses to use appropriate contraceptive method (in case of women of childbearing potential)
  • Participant has active herpes simplex in the investigated areas or a history of herpes labialis with four or more outbreaks in the 12 months prior to baseline
  • Participant has immunocompromising diseases; any known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the investigational product
  • Participants possessing any of the contraindications for use of SS-POR11
  • Participant has tattoos, piercings, excessive scarring (e.g., hypertrophic or keloid scars) in the areas under investigation
  • Current or prior (3 months) change in the use of retinoids; Initiated use of hormones or change in dose of hormonal replacement therapy within 3 months; and any other criteria that at the discretion of the Investigator, could interfere with study assessments or expose the subject to undue risk by study participation.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Klynical Consulting & Services

Westmount, Quebec, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acne Vulgaris

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Acneiform EruptionsSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesSebaceous Gland Diseases

Study Officials

  • Kaitlyn Enright

    Klynical Consulting & Services

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
NETWORK
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 18, 2021

First Posted

May 27, 2021

Study Start

May 12, 2021

Primary Completion

August 18, 2021

Study Completion

August 18, 2021

Last Updated

September 16, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations