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Clascoterone 1%

Phase 3

Acne Vulgaris | Small molecule | Dermatology |Sunshine Biopharma Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 9, 2025

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetAR
Target classAntagonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Clascoterone

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment704

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Clascoterone 1% · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 1Phase 1 1
NCT06403501Efficacy and Safety of Clascoterone Cream 1% in Facial Acne VulgarisAcne Vulgaris
RECRUITING692 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Efficacy and Safety of Clascoterone Cream 1% in Facial Acne Vulgaris
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Achieving Success in Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA)
Week 12

Percentage of subjects in each treatment group achieving "success" at Week 12, with "success" defined as an IGA score of "clear (score=0)" or "almost clear (score=1)" and at least a two-point reduction in IGA compared to Baseline.

Change From Baseline in Non-inflammatory Lesion (NIL) Counts
Week 12

Absolute change from Baseline in non-inflammatory lesion counts in each treatment group at Week 12.

Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion (IL) Counts
Week 12

Absolute change from Baseline in inflammatory lesion counts in each treatment group at Week 12.

Time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax)
Day 1

Time to maximum plasma concentration

Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
Day 1

Maximum plasma concentration

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to last time of quantifiable concentration (AUC0-t)
Day 1

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to last time of quantifiable concentration

Maximum plasma concentration at steady state (Cmax,ss)
Day 7

Maximum plasma concentration at steady state

Minimum plasma concentration at steady state (Cmin,ss)
Day 7

Minimum plasma concentration at steady state

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts
Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Lesion Counts
Week 12
Percent Change From Baseline in Inflammatory Lesion Counts
Week 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Clascoterone Cream 1%EXPERIMENTALClascoterone Cream 1% (Winlevi)
Vehicle creamPLACEBO_COMPARATORVehicle cream manufactured to mimic look and feel of Clascoterone Cream 1% but without the active ingredient.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ClascoteroneDRUGClascoterone Cream 1% (Winlevi) is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.
Vehicle creamDRUGVehicle cream manufactured to mimic look and feel of Clascoterone Cream 1% but without the active ingredient.
Clascoterone Cream 1%DRUGClascoterone Cream 1% (Winlevi) is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with facial acne vulgaris (which includes the nose) from moderate to severe, has an Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 or 4; with at least 30 to a maximum of 75 inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules) and 30 to a maximum of 100 non-inflam...

Countries:China
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Frequently asked questions about Clascoterone 1%

What is Clascoterone 1% used for?

Clascoterone 1% is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is applied as a cream and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for this dermatological condition.

Who makes Clascoterone 1%?

Clascoterone 1% is being developed by Sunshine Biopharma Inc., a company traded under the ticker SBFM. The drug is in Phase 3 clinical trials for acne vulgaris.

What phase is Clascoterone 1% in?

Clascoterone 1% is in Phase 3 clinical development for acne vulgaris. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 1 study has been completed, and a Phase 3 trial is currently recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Clascoterone 1% in?

Clascoterone 1% is being studied in two clinical trials. NCT06403501 is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 692 patients with facial acne vulgaris in China. NCT06454708 is a completed Phase 1 pharmacokinetics study in 12 healthy Chinese adults.

Is Clascoterone 1% the same as Clascoterone?

Yes, Clascoterone 1% is also known as Clascoterone. The 1% refers to the concentration of the active ingredient in the cream formulation being studied for acne vulgaris.