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NCT01074502 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Apremilast in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
3
Enrollment target

NCT01074502: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

NCT01074502 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01074502, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
3 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit that affects 80-90% of the population, especially teenagers, although adult acne is a significant problem for 3-6 % of adult men and 5-12% of adult women. Although acne is not a life-threatening disease, it produces significant psychological disturbances and permanent skin scars. A novel anti-inflammatory, not antibiotic drug may be an excellent alternative for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Apremilast has been shown to inhibit the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, IL-8 and neutrophil infiltration, all of which are elevated in inflammatory acne. Our intention is to study Apremilast in the treatment of moderate to severe acne.

Primary Outcome

RGA measures the severity of acne. The scale goes from 0-4. 0 will be better and 4 will be worse. Scores can only be whole numbers (0,1,2,3,4)ordinal.

Interventions

  • DRUG apremilast

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 3 participants
Start Date 2010-02
Est. Completion 2010-10
Phase Phase 2

Why NCT01074502 stopped before completion

NCT01074502 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 3 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which apremilast is the first listed.

NCT01074502 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01074502 about?

NCT01074502 is a clinical study titled "Apremilast in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Acne". Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit that affects 80-90% of the population, especially teenagers, although adult acne is a significant problem for 3-6 % of adult men and 5-12% of adult women. Although acne is not a life-threatening disease, it produces significant psychol...

What is the current status of trial NCT01074502?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 3 participants. The study started on 2010-02. Estimated completion is 2010-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01074502?

The interventions under investigation include: apremilast (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01074502?

This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01074502's enrollment target sits among peer trials

3 2001st of 2000 the lowest of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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