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DFD-03, 0.1%

Phase 3

Acne Vulgaris | Small molecule | Dermatology |Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd|Last Updated: Mar 1, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment1,252

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

DFD-03, 0.1% · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2Phase 2 1
NCT03290027A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of DFD-03 for the Treatment of Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris
COMPLETED550 Analytics
NCT03292640A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of DFD-03 Lotion in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris for 12 WeeksAcne Vulgaris
COMPLETED547 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of DFD-03 for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Acne VulgarisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of DFD-03 Lotion in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris for 12 Weeks
Acne VulgarisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Absolute Change in the Inflammatory Lesion Counts on the Face
Baseline to Week 12

Change in inflammatory lesion counts on the face from baseline to Week 12 - will be analyzed using a two way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model

Absolute Change in the Non-inflammatory Lesion Counts on the Face
Baseline to Week 12

Change in non-inflammatory lesion counts on the face from baseline to Week 12 - will be analyzed using the same ANCOVA model

Proportion of Subjects With Treatment Success Based on IGA Score
Baseline to Week 12

IGA success at Week 12 (an IGA score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (almost clear) with at least a 2-grade reduction from baseline) - will be analyzed using the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel (CMH) test for general association

Proportion of Subjects With a Clinical Response of "Success" at Week 12 for Lesions on the Face Based on IGA.
Baseline to Week 12

IGA success at Week 12 (an IGA score of 0 (Clear) or 1 (almost clear) with at least a 2-grade reduction from baseline)

Adverse Event Occurences in DFD-03 Lotion Versus Tazorac Cream Groups
Baseline to Week 12

Frequency count of treatment emergent adverse events will be compared between DFD-03 Lotion and Tazorac Cream groups.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ActiveEXPERIMENTALDFD-03 (0.1% tazarotene) Lotion
VehiclePLACEBO_COMPARATORVehicle (0% tazarotene) Lotion
DFD-03 Lotion (0.1% tazarotene)EXPERIMENTALDFD-03 Lotion (0.1% tazarotene)
DFD-03 Vehicle (0% tazarotene)PLACEBO_COMPARATORDFD-03 Vehicle Lotion (0% tazarotene)
DFD-03 Lotion, 0.1%EXPERIMENTALDFD-03 Lotion, 0.1% to be applied twice daily approximately 12 hours apart, for 1 minute and rinsed off
Tazorac Cream, 0.1%ACTIVE_COMPARATORTazorac Cream, 0.1% to be applied once in the evening and left overnight for approximately 12 hours
Vehicle LotionPLACEBO_COMPARATORVehicle Lotion to be applied twice daily for 1 minute and rinsed off
Vehicle CreamPLACEBO_COMPARATORVehicle Cream to be applied once in the evening and left overnight for approximately 12 hours

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DFD-03DRUGDFD-03 Lotion
Placebo ComparatorOTHERVehicle (tazarotene 0%) Lotion
DFD-03 (0.1% tazarotene) LotionDRUGDFD-03 Lotion (0.1% tazarotene) - twice daily application
DFD-03 (0% tazarotene) Lotion (Placebo)DRUGDFD-03 Vehicle Lotion (0% tazarotene) - twice daily application
DFD-03 Lotion, 0.1%DRUGDFD-03 Lotion will be applied to the face (avoiding areas around the eyes and mouth) twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart, and washed off after 1 minute.
Tazorac Cream, 0.1%DRUGTazorac Cream will be applied to the face (avoiding areas around the eyes and mouth) once daily in the evening and left on overnight.
DFD-03 Vehicle Lotion 0%DRUGVehicle Lotion will be applied to the face (avoiding areas around the eyes and mouth) twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart, and washed off after 1 minute.
Tazorac Vehicle Cream 0%DRUGVehicle Cream will be applied to the face (avoiding areas around the eyes and mouth) once daily in the evening and left on overnight.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range9 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Main Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject must be at least 9 years of age. 2. A clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris. 3. Inflammatory lesion count (papules and pustules) of at least 20 on the face, Non-inflammatory lesion count (closed and open comedones) of at least 25 on the face...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about DFD-03, 0.1%

What is DFD-03, 0.1% used for?

DFD-03, 0.1% is an investigational topical lotion being developed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is a small molecule in the dermatology therapeutic area. The drug has completed Phase 3 clinical trials, but it is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.

What does DFD-03, 0.1% target?

DFD-03, 0.1% contains tazarotene, a retinoid that works by modulating skin cell growth and differentiation. It is being studied for its efficacy and safety in treating acne vulgaris. The drug is applied topically as a lotion.

Who makes DFD-03, 0.1%?

DFD-03, 0.1% is being developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, a pharmaceutical company traded on the NYSE under the ticker RDY. The company has conducted clinical trials for this investigational acne treatment in the United States.

What phase is DFD-03, 0.1% in?

DFD-03, 0.1% is in Phase 3 clinical development for acne vulgaris. It has completed three trials, including two Phase 3 studies and one Phase 2 study. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is DFD-03, 0.1% in?

DFD-03, 0.1% has completed three clinical trials in the United States. These include NCT03290027 and NCT03292640, both Phase 3 studies, and NCT03341910, a Phase 2 study. All trials enrolled patients aged 9 years and older with acne vulgaris.

Is DFD-03, 0.1% the same as tazarotene?

DFD-03, 0.1% is a lotion formulation containing tazarotene at a 0.1% concentration. In clinical trials, it has been compared to Tazorac cream, 0.1%, which is also a tazarotene product. DFD-03, 0.1% is being studied as a potential treatment for acne vulgaris.