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Tazarotene

Phase 1

Acne Vulgaris | Small molecule | Dermatology |GSK plc|Last Updated: Jun 23, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment89

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Tazarotene · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT01119651A Study to Evaluate the Potential of Tazarotene Foam to Cause an Allergic Reaction When Applied to the Skin and Exposed to Light on Healthy Volunteers.Acne Vulgaris
COMPLETED59 Analytics
NCT01019603A Study to Evaluate the Bioavailability of Tazarotene Foam, 0.1%, and Tazorac Gel, 0.1%, in Subjects With Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris
COMPLETED30 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Potential of Tazarotene Foam to Cause an Allergic Reaction When Applied to the Skin and Exposed to Light on Healthy Volunteers.
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Bioavailability of Tazarotene Foam, 0.1%, and Tazorac Gel, 0.1%, in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Inflammatory skin responses
54 days

Patch site evaluations for signs of inflammatory skin responses and superficial effect

Plasma concentrations of tazarotenic acid in subjects with acne vulgaris
Days 1, 8, 12, 15, 18, 20, 22 (pre-dose and 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12, 16, 20, 24, 38, 48, 62, and 72 hr post-dose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Tazarotene Foam without irradiationEXPERIMENTALSubjects will be exposed to Tazarotene Foam Patch without irradiation
Tazarotene Foam with UVA and UVB irradiationEXPERIMENTALSubjects will be exposed to Tazarotene Foam Patch with UVA and UVB irradiation
Tazarotene Foam & UVA/UVB/visible lightEXPERIMENTALSubjects will be exposed to Tazarotene Foam Patch with UVA and UVB and visible light irradiation
Vehicle Foam without irradiation,PLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects will be exposed to Vehicle Foam Patch without irradiation
Vehicle Foam with UVA and UVB irradiationPLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects will be exposed to Vehicle Foam Patch with UVA and UVB irradiation
Vehicle Foam with UVA & UVB visible light irradiationPLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects will be exposed to Vehicle Foam Patch with UVA and UVB and visible light irradiation
Blank patch without irradiationSHAM_COMPARATORSubjects will be exposed to blank patch without irradiation,
Blank patch with UVA and UVB irradiationSHAM_COMPARATORSubjects will be exposed to blank patch with UVA and UVB irradiation
Blank Patch with UVA & UVB visible light irradiationSHAM_COMPARATORSubjects will be exposed to Blank Patch with UVA and UVB and visible light irradiation
1EXPERIMENTALTazarotene foam 0.1%
2ACTIVE_COMPARATORTazaroc Gel 0.1%

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Tazarotene (Patch application in Challenge Phase)DRUGThere are 2 phases in this study. The induction phase will include 6 days of patch application to the subject's back. Patches will be removed daily and irradiated. Patch applications will be placed on the same sites, unless a strong reaction is observed. The induction phase will be followed by a rest period followed by the Challenge Phase which consists of a 24-hr application of 3 sets of 3 patches (Set C, Set D, and Set E) applied to naïve sites on the subject's back. Each set of patches will consist of a tazarotene foam patch, a vehicle foam patch, and a blank patch. After 24 hrs, Set D patch sites will be evaluated and irradiated with UVA/UVB light. Set C patch sites will be evaluated and irradiated with UVA, UVB light and visible light. Set E patch sites will be evaluated \& will serve as nonirradiated controls. Patch sites will be evaluated 1 hr after patch removal and during follow up visits at 24 hrs, 48 hrs, and 72 hrs after removal of the final patch in Set E.
TazaroteneDRUGTopical Tazarotene foam applied daily for 22 days.
Tazaroc GelDRUGTopical tazarotene gel applied daily for 22 days.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Capable of understanding and willing to provide signed and dated written voluntary informed consent and Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization before any protocol-specific procedures are performed. * Male or female aged 18 to 65 years, incl...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Tazarotene

What is Tazarotene used for in Acne Vulgaris?

Tazarotene is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Acne Vulgaris. It is developed by GSK plc (GSK) and is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. The drug is being evaluated as a topical foam formulation for patients with acne.

Who makes Tazarotene?

Tazarotene is being developed by GSK plc, which trades under the ticker GSK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and bioavailability in patients with Acne Vulgaris.

What phase is Tazarotene in?

Tazarotene is in Phase 1 clinical development. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, with a total of 89 participants enrolled. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Tazarotene in?

Tazarotene has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT01019603 evaluated the bioavailability of Tazarotene Foam, 0.1%, compared to Tazorac Gel, 0.1%, in 30 subjects with Acne Vulgaris. NCT01119651 assessed the allergic reaction potential of the foam in 59 healthy volunteers.

How does Tazarotene work?

Tazarotene is a small molecule developed for topical use in Acne Vulgaris. The clinical trials focus on its bioavailability and skin tolerability, including potential allergic reactions when exposed to light. The specific molecular target has not been disclosed in the trial information.

Is Tazarotene the same as Tazorac?

Tazarotene is being studied as a foam formulation, and one clinical trial compares it directly to Tazorac Gel, 0.1%. The trial evaluates the bioavailability of Tazarotene Foam, 0.1%, against Tazorac Gel, 0.1%, in subjects with Acne Vulgaris.