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Cabtreo

Phase 1FDA approved 2023

Acne | Small molecule | Dermatology |Bausch Health Companies Inc.|Trials Updated: Dec 24, 2025

Cabtreo development status

FDA approval Oct 20, 2023
Approval holderBausch
ApplicationNDA216632
Highest phase Phase 1

Label indication CABTREO is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. CABTREO is a combination of clindamycin phosphate (a lincosamide antibacterial), adapalene (a retinoid), and benzoyl peroxide indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1 ) FDA label

Cabtreo target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as IDP-126

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment1,923

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Cabtreo clinical trials

Cabtreo · 6 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 2Phase 1 1Early Phase 1 1
NCT04214652Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris
COMPLETED180 Analytics
NCT04214639Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris
COMPLETED183 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
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Clinical Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of IDP-126 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Absolute Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Inflammatory Lesion Counts
12 weeks
Absolute Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts
12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Success on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score
12 weeks

Success was defined as at least a two grade reduction and clear or almost clear at Week 12. The Evaluator's Global Severity Score has grades for acne severity of 0 (Clear), 1 (Almost Clear), 2 (Mild), 3 (Moderate), and 4 (Severe), with higher scores indicating worse severity.

Absolute Change From Baseline to Week 12 in Lesion Counts.
Baseline to Week 12

Inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesion counts were collected starting from the Baseline Visit.

Percentage of Subjects Who Achieve at Least a Two-grade Reduction From Baseline and Are "Clear" or "Almost Clear" at Week 12 in the Evaluator's Global Severity Score.
Baseline to Week 12

The Evaluator's Global Severity Score has grades for acne severity of 0 (Clear), 1 (Almost Clear), 2 (Mild), 3 (Moderate), and 4 (Severe), with higher scores indicating worse severity.

Inflammatory Lesion Counts
Baseline to Week 12

Absolute change from Baseline to Week 12 in mean inflammatory lesion counts

Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts
Baseline to Week 12

Absolute change from Baseline to Week 12 in mean non-inflammatory lesion counts

Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]).
All AEs will be followed from onset of the adverse event through the end of Study Day 28 visit

During the study, subjects will be assessed for the occurrence of new and ongoing AEs. Descriptions of AEs will include the dates of onset and resolution, maximum severity, seriousness, action taken regarding study drug, corrective treatment, outcome, and investigator's assessment of causality. Worsening of disease will not be considered an AE unless it results in discontinuation of the subject from the study or requires medical intervention prohibited by the protocol.

Medication Adherence
End of study visit - day 56

Medication adherence measured by recording the weight of medication (in milligrams) in the bottle with electronic monitor attached

Secondary Endpoints

Inflammatory Lesion Count Percentage Changes at Week 4, 8, and 12
Baseline to Week 4, 8, 12
Noninflammatory Lesion Count Percentage Changes at Week 4, 8, and 12
Baseline to Week 4, 8, 12
Percentage of Participants With at Least a Two Grade Reduction on the Evaluator's Global Severity Score at Week 12
12 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
IDP-126 GelEXPERIMENTAL -
IDP-126 Vehicle GelPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Epiduo® Forte GelACTIVE_COMPARATOREpiduo® Forte Gel (adapalene 0.3%/ 2.5% BPO) applied once daily for 12 weeks
IDP-126 Component AACTIVE_COMPARATORComponent A
IDP-126 Component BACTIVE_COMPARATORComponent B
IDP-126 Component CACTIVE_COMPARATORComponent C
Control GelACTIVE_COMPARATORGel
One single fixed-combination productEXPERIMENTALParticipants instructed to apply clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/BPO 3.1% gel once daily
Two productsEXPERIMENTALParticipants instructed to apply 0.3%/BPO 2.5% gel and compounded clindamycin phosphate 1.2% gel once daily
Three productsEXPERIMENTALParticipants instructed to apply BPO 2.5% gel, adapalene 0.1% gel, and compounded clindamycin phosphate 1.2% gel once daily

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
IDP-126 GelDRUGIDP-126 Gel applied topically to the face once daily for 12 weeks.
IDP-126 Vehicle GelDRUGIDP-126 Vehicle Gel applied topically to the face once daily for 12 weeks.
Epiduo® Forte GelDRUGGel applied to face once daily in the evening.
IDP-126 Component ADRUGComponent A
IDP-126 Component BDRUGComponent B
IDP-126 Component CDRUGComponent C
Control GelDRUGgel
clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/BPO 3.1% gelDRUGSingle topical treatment to be applied daily to area affected once daily.
adapalene 0.3%/BPO 2.5% gel and compounded clindamycin phosphate 1.2% gelDRUGTwo topical treatments to be applied to area affected once daily.
Compounded BPO 2.5% gel, adapalene 0.1% gel, and compounded clindamycin phosphate 1.2% gelDRUGThree topical treatments to be applied to area affected once daily.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range9 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites13

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female at least 9 years of age and older. * Written and verbal informed consent must be obtained. Subjects less than age of consent must sign an assent for the study and a parent or a legal guardian must sign the informed consent (if subject reaches age of consent duri...

Countries:United StatesCanadaBelgium
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Competitive Landscape -Acne 12 trials

Frequently asked questions about Cabtreo

What is Cabtreo used for?

Cabtreo is a topical treatment being developed for acne. It is a small molecule therapy applied to the skin and is being studied in adults 18 years and older with acne. It is investigational and has not been approved for commercial use.

Who makes Cabtreo?

Cabtreo is being developed by Bausch Health Companies Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BHC. The company is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating the topical acne treatment.

What phase is Cabtreo in?

Cabtreo is in Phase 1 development. Its only listed trial is classified as an early Phase 1 study, and the program has not yet advanced to later-stage testing. It is investigational and is not approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is Cabtreo in?

Cabtreo is being evaluated in a single clinical trial, NCT05582434, titled Experience With Topical Acne Treatment. The study is an early Phase 1, randomized, controlled trial that is active but not recruiting, with an enrollment of 72 participants in the United States.

Who can enroll in the Cabtreo acne trial?

The Cabtreo trial NCT05582434 enrolls adults 18 years of age and older of any sex who have acne. It does not accept healthy volunteers, and the study is being conducted in the United States. Enrollment is listed at 72 participants.