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Acne Vulgaris clinical trials

2 of 68 indexed Acne Vulgaris trials are currently recruiting.

68 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting

Acne Vulgaris is the subject of 68 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 2 of them currently open to new participants. 26 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 33 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Galderma R&D, running 7 of these trials.

The research picture

Acne Vulgaris has 68 registered US clinical trials, 2 of them open to new participants right now, about 3% of the total.

2
recruiting participants now
3%
of trials open to enrollment
26
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
7
top sponsor: Galderma R&D
Phase 113Phase 220Phase 312Phase 414

Active & Recent Trials

68 total, page 2 of 2

COMPLETED Phase 2 50 participants

Infrared Non-Cutting Laser Therapy for Acne

University of Michigan

NCT00110643

COMPLETED NA 47 participants

A Clinical In-Use Evaluation to Assess the Tolerability and Efficacy of a Moisturizer on Acne Prone Skin

Kenvue Brands

NCT07224633

COMPLETED NA 45 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Tolerance of an Acne Treatment in Sensitive Skin Subjects With Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI)

NCT03128723

COMPLETED Phase 1 38 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Potential of Tazarotene Foam to Cause a Reaction When Applied to the Skin and Exposed to Light on Healthy Volunteers

Stiefel, a GSK Company

NCT01115322

COMPLETED Phase 4 36 participants

Compare the Tolerance of Clindamycin 1% /Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) 5% Gel to Clindamycin 1.2%/ BPO 2.5% Topical Medications

Stiefel, a GSK Company

NCT01015638

COMPLETED Phase 4 30 participants

Assessment of Subjects' Efficacy and Experiences Using Adapalene BPO Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

Galderma R&D

NCT01209949

COMPLETED Phase 3 30 participants

Safety and Efficacy Of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol vs Placebo in the Treatment of Truncal Acne

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT00722761

COMPLETED Phase 1 30 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Bioavailability of Tazarotene Foam, 0.1%, and Tazorac Gel, 0.1%, in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris

Stiefel, a GSK Company

NCT01019603

COMPLETED Phase 2 27 participants

An Evaluation of the Adrenal Suppression Potential and PK of CB-03-01 Cream in Pediatric Patients With Acne Vulgaris

Cassiopea SpA

NCT02720627

COMPLETED Phase 4 26 participants

A Study That Evaluates the Decrease in Irritation When Using Additional Acne Treatment Products

Bausch Health Americas

NCT01313728

COMPLETED Phase 4 26 participants

Evaluation of Irritation by Two Facial Gels Applied to Opposite Sides of the Face

Bausch Health Americas

NCT00919191

COMPLETED Phase 4 26 participants

Adherence to Study Medication Compared to Generic Topical Clindamycin Plus Generic Topical Tretinoin in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris

Wake Forest University

NCT01047189

COMPLETED Phase 4 21 participants

The Use of Onexton in Moderate Acne Vulgaris for Patients With Skin of Color

Derm Research, P

NCT03402893

COMPLETED Phase 2 20 participants

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) With Methyl Aminolevulinate (MAL) Cream in Patients With Skin Type V or IV With Acne Vulgaris

Photocure

NCT00673933

COMPLETED Phase 4 20 participants

Aczone Gel 7.5% in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in Patients With Skin of Color

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT03681470

COMPLETED NA 11 participants

Study of Benzoyl Peroxide Cream for Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris

Northwestern University

NCT00558831

COMPLETED Phase 1 10 participants

A Study of the Safety, Engraftment, and Action of NB01 in Adults With Moderate Acne

Naked Biome

NCT03450369

COMPLETED Phase 1 8 participants

Timolol for the Treatment of Acne and Rosacea

Johns Hopkins University

NCT02774590

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 13
Phase 2 20
Phase 3 12
Phase 4 14

Top Sponsors

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Acne Vulgaris Trial Landscape

68 indexed Acne Vulgaris studies · 2 recruiting (3%).

Phase mix: 26 late (III/IV) vs 33 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: Galderma R&D (7 trials), 9 others listed. 18 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Acne Vulgaris?

PlainTrial tracks 68 US clinical trials for Acne Vulgaris, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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