| May 2, 2007 |
| March 28, 2008 |
| May 2006 |
| April 2007 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Safety - Skin biopsy evaluation - histological assessment of skin atrophy [ Time Frame: Baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ] |
| Safety |
| Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00469183 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site |
| Tolerability assessments; Incidence of adverse events; Global Assessment of Lesion Severity; MASI; Physician Global Assessment [ Time Frame: Baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ] |
| Efficacy |
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| Assessment of Atrophogenic Potential of Triple Combination Cream for Treatment of Melasma |
| An Assessment of the Atrophogenic Potential of Triple Combination Cream Using Histology Measures in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Melasma |
Evaluate atrophogenic potential of long-term use of Tri-Luma Cream on facial Melasma through biopsy examination. |
Same as above. |
| Phase IV |
| Interventional |
| Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment, Safety Study |
| Melasma |
| Drug: Fluocinolone acetonide .1%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin .05% |
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| Completed |
| 70 |
| April 2007 |
| April 2007 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects must have a clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe melasma
- Subjects willing to undergo biopsy four times throughout the study, two biopsies at baseline (one in a melasma involved area and one in a non-involved area). The third and fourth biopsies will be performed at 3 months and 6 months, respectively; in order to avoid variability in histopathological findings,
- Subjects must have substantial melasma involvement of the cheeks and be willing to have the same general site biopsied at the baseline, month 3 and month 6 visits.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with diagnosis of dermal melasma
- Subjects who foresee intensive UV exposure during the study (mountain sports, UV radiation, sunbathing, etc.)
- Subjects who have used retinoids, steroids, and/or skin lightening products 4 weeks prior to study entry
- Subjects who show signs of Poikiloderma of Civatte (mandibular hyperpigmentation)
- Subjects with a history of hypertrophic scarring or a history of keloids
- Subjects who are unable to avoid the use of a class 1 steroid during their participation in the study
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| Both |
| 18 Years to 65 Years |
| No |
| Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects |
| United States |
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| NCT00469183 |
| Ronald W. Gottschalk, MD / Medical Director, Galderma laboratories, L.P. |
| US10010 |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. |
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| Study Director: |
Ronald W Gottschalk, MD |
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. |
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| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. |
| March 2008 |