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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
Active & Recent Trials
68 total, page 2 of 2
Infrared Non-Cutting Laser Therapy for Acne
University of Michigan
NCT00110643
A Clinical In-Use Evaluation to Assess the Tolerability and Efficacy of a Moisturizer on Acne Prone Skin
Kenvue Brands
NCT07224633
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
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
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
Assessment of Subjects' Efficacy and Experiences Using Adapalene BPO Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Galderma R&D
NCT01209949
Safety and Efficacy Of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol vs Placebo in the Treatment of Truncal Acne
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT00722761
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
An Evaluation of the Adrenal Suppression Potential and PK of CB-03-01 Cream in Pediatric Patients With Acne Vulgaris
Cassiopea SpA
NCT02720627
A Study That Evaluates the Decrease in Irritation When Using Additional Acne Treatment Products
Bausch Health Americas
NCT01313728
Evaluation of Irritation by Two Facial Gels Applied to Opposite Sides of the Face
Bausch Health Americas
NCT00919191
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
The Use of Onexton in Moderate Acne Vulgaris for Patients With Skin of Color
Derm Research, P
NCT03402893
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) With Methyl Aminolevulinate (MAL) Cream in Patients With Skin Type V or IV With Acne Vulgaris
Photocure
NCT00673933
Aczone Gel 7.5% in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in Patients With Skin of Color
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
NCT03681470
Study of Benzoyl Peroxide Cream for Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Northwestern University
NCT00558831
A Study of the Safety, Engraftment, and Action of NB01 in Adults With Moderate Acne
Naked Biome
NCT03450369
Timolol for the Treatment of Acne and Rosacea
Johns Hopkins University
NCT02774590
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial 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.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Acne Vulgaris?
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Is this data current?
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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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