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Minocycline

Phase 4FDA approved

Rosacea | Small molecule | Dermatology |Journey Medical Corporation|Trials Updated: Aug 2, 2023

Minocycline development status

FDA approval on record Feb 16, 2001
Approval holderOrapharma
ApplicationNDA050781
Highest phase Phase 4 run by Derm Research @ 888 Inc. (NCT00240513)
Phase scored for DERMPhase 1
Registered trials 13 across 12 sponsors since May 2007

Label indication INDICATIONS AND USE ARESTIN is indicated as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis. ARESTIN may be used as part of a periodontal maintenance program which includes good oral hygiene and scaling and root planing. FDA label

Minocycline target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Minocycline hydrochloride capsules

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment60

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Minocycline clinical trials

Minocycline · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT05597462Impact of DFD-29 on Microbial Flora of Healthy, Adult Human Subjects When Administered Over 16 WeeksRosacea
COMPLETED60 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Impact of DFD-29 on Microbial Flora of Healthy, Adult Human Subjects When Administered Over 16 Weeks
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Changes in the number of colony forming units (CFUs) of microbial species.
Baseline to Week 16

Change in the colony forming units (CFUs) of microbial species colonized from skin, gastrointestinal or vaginal swabs from Baseline (BL) to Week 16 in comparison of DFD-29 versus Placebo treatment groups

Changes in MIC90 of selected colonized microbial species.
Baseline to Week 16.

Changes in MIC90 of the selected colonized microbial species to minocycline in the comparison of DFD-29 group versus Placebo treatment groups.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
DFD-29EXPERIMENTALDFD-29 (minocycline hydrochloride) capsules, 40 mg will be administered orally once daily for 16 weeks.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo capsules will be administered orally once daily for 16 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Minocycline hydrochloride capsulesDRUGMinocycline hydrochloride capsules, 40 mg will be administered orally once daily for 16 weeks.
PlaceboOTHERPlacebo capsules will be administered orally once daily for 16 weeks.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female aged ≥ 18 and ≤ 65 years. 2. Subjects must have understood, and signed IRB/IEC approved written ICF. 3. Subjects must be willing to refrain from using all other antibiotics during the 16-week treatment period, other than the IP. 4. W...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Minocycline

What is minocycline used for in rosacea?

Minocycline is being developed for the treatment of rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Journey Medical Corporation is studying it in a Phase 1 trial. Rosacea is the indication under investigation, and the drug is a small molecule formulation. It is investigational and has not been approved for this use.

Who makes minocycline for rosacea?

Journey Medical Corporation, which trades under the ticker DERM, is developing minocycline for rosacea. The company is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating this small molecule in patients with the condition. The drug is also known as minocycline hydrochloride capsules.

What phase is minocycline in for rosacea?

Minocycline is in Phase 1 development for rosacea. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no trials are currently active. The program is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for rosacea. The completed study enrolled 60 participants in the United States.

What clinical trial is minocycline in for rosacea?

Minocycline has been studied in one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT05597462, titled Impact of DFD-29 on Microbial Flora of Healthy, Adult Human Subjects When Administered Over 16 Weeks. The trial enrolled 60 healthy adult volunteers in the United States, was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, and included participants aged 18 years and older.

Is minocycline the same as minocycline hydrochloride capsules?

Yes, minocycline hydrochloride capsules is another name for minocycline as developed by Journey Medical Corporation for rosacea. Both names refer to the same small molecule program. The drug is investigational for rosacea and is being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial.