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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

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as DFD-03 Lotion, 0.1%, DFD-03, DFD-03 (0.1% tazarotene) Lotion

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment1,252

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

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 applied to the skin and is being studied in patients aged 9 years and older. It has not been approved by the FDA and remains in clinical development.

Who is developing DFD-03, 0.1%?

DFD-03, 0.1% is being developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RDY. The company is studying the lotion as a topical treatment for acne vulgaris in the United States.

What phase is DFD-03, 0.1% in?

DFD-03, 0.1% has completed Phase 3 clinical development. Three trials have been completed in total, including two Phase 3 studies and one Phase 2 study. No trials are currently active, and the drug is not FDA approved.

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

DFD-03, 0.1% has been studied in three completed trials: NCT03292640 and NCT03290027, both Phase 3 studies in acne vulgaris, and NCT03341910, a Phase 2 safety and local tolerability study. All three were conducted in the United States and enrolled 1,252 participants combined.

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

Yes. DFD-03, 0.1%, DFD-03 Lotion, 0.1%, DFD-03, and DFD-03 (0.1% tazarotene) Lotion all refer to the same investigational product. The names reflect the 0.1% tazarotene lotion formulation being developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories for acne vulgaris.

How were the DFD-03, 0.1% trials designed?

The DFD-03, 0.1% trials were randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. The two Phase 3 studies, NCT03292640 and NCT03290027, enrolled 547 and 550 participants respectively, and the Phase 2 study NCT03341910 enrolled 155. Participants were 9 years and older, and enrollment was not biomarker selected.