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  • Protocol summary

    This is an interventional study to compare the therapeutic effects of Dapsone 5% gel plus oral doxycycline versus Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel plus oral Doxycycline. It is performed as a randomized double-blinded two-arm study. Thirty patients will be enrolled in each group and all patients will be followed up for 3 months. Oral doxycycline capsule 100 mg is administered for both groups, for control group topical Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel and for intervention group Dapsone 5% gel are prescribed. Both groups are selected from patients referred to Dermatology clinic of Rasht Razi Hospital during 2017-2018. Study duration will be 14 months and decrease in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions will be compared in both groups as the primary outcome. Inclusion criteria are patients aged 18 to 25 years with moderate acne vulgaris and normal levels of Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme. Exclusion criteria are acne due to systemic diseases, previous treatment of acne with other oral or topical medications, Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, severe cystic or progressive nodular acne (acne conglobate), sulfa allergy, pregnant or lactating women and other skin diseases involving the face.
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    این مطالعه مداخله ای با هدف مقایسه اثر درمانی ژل داپسون 5٪ با ژل بنزویل پراکسید 5 ٪ درهمراهی با داکسی سایکلین به صورت یک مطالعه دوسوکور تصادفی به صورت دو گروه کنترل و مداخله ای با حجم نمونه 60 نفر می باشد که 30 نفر در گروه مداخله تحت درمان با ژل داپسون و 30 نفر نیز در گروه کنترل تحت درمان با ژل بنزویل پراکسید در طی سه ماه قرار میگیرند . جمعیت مورد مطالعه بیماران مراجعه کننده به درمانگاه پوست بیمارستان رازی رشت سال 1396 می باشد.معیار های ورود بیماران 18 تا 25 سال مبتلا به آکنه ولگاریس متوسط با انزیم گلوکز6فسفات دهیدروزناز نرمال و معیارهای خروج آکنه ثانویه به بیماری‌هایا علل دیگر، استفاده از داروهای خوراکی یا موضعی دیگر جهت درمان آکنه ، کمبودانزیمگلوکز6فسفات دهیدروزناز ، آکنه شدید کیستیک ، آکنه کنگولوباتا یا ندولر پیشرونده ، آلرژی به داپسون یا داروهای سولفون ، وجود بیماری پوستی دیگر در صورت می باشد .حجم نمونه 60 نفر و زمان انجام مطالعه 14 ماه میباشد که پیامد اولیه بصورت كاهش ضايعات التهابي وغيرالتهابي مي باشد.
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    compare the therapeutic effects of Dapsone 5% gel plus oral doxycycline versus Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel plus oral Doxycycline
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    مقایسه اثر درمانی ژل داپسون 5٪ با ژل بنزویل پراکسید 5 ٪ درهمراهی با داکسی سایکلین
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    The present study is a double blind randomized clinical trial with a 1 : 1 allocation ratio.
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    مطالعه حاضر یک کارآزمایی بالینی تصادفی شده دو سو کور با طراحی موازی و با نسبت تخصیص 1 به 1 می باشد.
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    patients with acne vulgaris aged 18 to 25 years refer to dermatology clinic at Rasht Razi Hospital during September 2017 to March 2018 with inclusion criteria after obtaining informed consent.
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    بیماران مبتلا به آکنه ولگاریس 18 تا 25 ساله مراجعه کننده به درمانگاه پوست در بیمارستان رازی شهر رشت طی مهر تا اسفند سال 1396 با داشتن معیارهای ورود به مطالعه پس از کسب رضایت آگاهانه وارد مطالعه می شوند.
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    The inclusion criteria involved the patients with acne vulgaris who have 15-50 inflammatory lesions and 20-100 non-inflammatory lesions (comedones) or the total number of lesions accounts for 30 to 120 (ranked as moderate in the GASS classification). The exclusion criteria included secondary acne due to other diseases or causes, using other oral or topical medicines to treat acne, G6PD deficiency, severe nodular cystic acne (ranked as very severe in the GASS classification), and Acne conglobata.
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    معیارهای ورود به مطالعه شامل بیمار مبتلا به آکنه ولگاریس که 50-15 ضایعه التهابی و 100-20 ضایعه غیرالتهابی (کمدون) دارند یا تعداد کل ضایعات 120-30 عدد باشد (در تقسیم بندی GASS در رده بندی متوسط قرار می‌گرفتند) معیار عدم ورود به مطالعه شامل آکنه ثانویه به بیماری‌ها یا علل دیگر، استفاده از داروهای خوراکی یا موضعی دیگر جهت درمان آکنه، کمبود G6PD، آکنه شدید ندولو کیستیک (در تقسیم بندی GASS در رده بندی خیلی شدید قرار می‌گرفتند) و آکنه کنگولوباتا بود.
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    for intervention group Dapsone 5% gel and for control group topical Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel are prescribed.
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    برای گروه مداخله ژل دپسون 5٪ و برای گروه کنترل ژل بنزوئیل پراکسید موضعی 5٪ تجویز می شود.
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    Decrease in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions
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    كاهش ضايعات التهابی و غيرالتهابی
  • General information

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    Comparison of the efficacy of dapsone 5% gel plus oral doxycycline versus benzoyl peroxide 5% gel plus oral doxycycline in patients with moderate acne vulgaris referred to Rasht Razi hospital during 2017-2018.
    Comparison of the efficacy of dapsone 5% gel plus oral doxycycline versus benzoyl peroxide 5% gel plus oral doxycycline in patients with moderate acne vulgaris
    مقایسه اثر درمانی ژل داپسون 5٪ با ژل بنزیل پراکسید 5 ٪ درهمراهی با داکسی سایکلین خوراکی در بیماران مبتلا به آکنه ولگاریس متوسط مراجعه کننده به درمانگاه پوست بیمارستان رازی رشت سال 1395
    مقایسه اثر درمانی ژل داپسون 5٪ با ژل بنزیل پراکسید 5٪ در همراهی با داکسی سایکلین خوراکی در بیماران مبتلا به آکنه ولگاریس متوسط
    Patients with acne vulgaris who have 15-50 inflammatory lesions and 20-100 non-inflammatory lesions (comedones) (ranked as moderate in the GASS classification).
    The total number of lesions accounts for 30 to 120 (ranked as moderate in the GASS classification).
    بیمار مبتلا به آکنه ولگاریس که 50-15 ضایعه التهابی و 100-20 ضایعه غیرالتهابی (کمدون) دارند (در تقسیم بندی GASS در رده بندی متوسط قرار می‌گرفتند).
    یا تعداد کل ضایعات 120-30 عدد باشد (در تقسیم بندی GASS در رده بندی متوسط قرار می‌گرفتند).
    Secondary acne due to other diseases or causes
    Using other oral or topical medicines to treat acne
    G6PD deficiency
    Severe nodular cystic acne (ranked as very severe in the GASS classification)
    Acne conglobata.
    آکنه ثانویه به بیماری‌ها یا علل دیگر
    استفاده از داروهای خوراکی یا موضعی دیگر جهت درمان آکنه
    کمبود G6PD
    آکنه شدید ندولو کیستیک (در تقسیم بندی GASS در رده بندی خیلی شدید قرار می‌گیرند)
    آکنه کنگولوباتا
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    Eligible patients divide into two groups according to the randomized block design. The online website https://www.sealedenvelope.com is used to generate a randomized list of study groups. This list is compiled in the website on the basis of the intended sample size, with four-block sizes for 60 patients. After generating a list on the site, each individual is assigned a unique code and identified by it during the study.
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    بیماران واجد شرایط بر اساس روش بلوکه تصادفی به دو گروه تخصیص می یابند. برای تولید لیست تصادفی‌سازی افراد به گروه‌های مطالعه از سایت آنلاین https://www.sealedenvelope.com استفاده می شود. این لیست بر اساس حجم نمونه در نظرگرفته شده با سایز بلوک چهارتایی برای 60 بیمار در سایت تولید می شود. بعد از تولید لیست در سایت، به هر فرد یک کد اختصاصی تخصیص داده می شود و در طول مطالعه فرد با این کد شناخته می شود.
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    The above two topical drugs prepare in similar tubes. The patient, the prescribing physician and outcome assessor are unaware of the drug type. The drugs are provided to the patients at each visit by one of the dermatology ward staff who do not play a role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
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    دو داروی موضعی فوق در تیوب های مشابه تهیه می شود. بیمار، پزشک تجویز کننده دارو و ارزیابی‌کننده پیامد از نوع دارو بی اطلاع خواهند بود و توسط یکی از پرسنل بخش پوست که نقشی در روند تشخیص و درمان بیماران ندارند، در هر مراجعه در اختیار بیماران قرار می گیرد.
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  • Primary outcomes

    #1
    inflammatory lesion(papule&pustule) non inflammatory(comedone)
    inflammatory lesion (papule & pustule) non inflammatory (comedone)
    weeks 2,4,8,12 after treatment
    weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 after treatment
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    inflammatory lesion(papule&pustule) non inflammatory(comedone)
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    ضایعات التهابی (پاپول و پوسچول)، ضایعات غیرالتهابی (کومدون)
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    the weeks 2,4,8,12 after treatment
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    هفته های 2، 4، 8 و 12 بعد از شروع درمان
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    GAAS Score
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    شاخص GAAS
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  • Secondary outcomes

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    Side effects ( Erythem , Burning , pruritus , Skin dryness , Skin greasiness , phototoxicity , Vajinal candidiasis )
    Side effects (Erythem, Burning, pruritus, Skin dryness, phototoxicity)
    عوارض درمان(اریتم،سوزش،خارش،خشکی پوست،چرب شدن پوست،علایم گوارشی،فتوتوکسیسیتی،کاندیدیاز واژینال)
    عوارض درمان (اریتم، سوزش، خارش، خشکی پوست، علایم گوارشی، فتوتوکسیسیتی)
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    Side effects ( Erythem , Burning , pruritus , Skin dryness , Skin greasiness , phototoxicity , Vajinal candidiasis )
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    عوارض درمان(اریتم،سوزش،خارش،خشکی پوست،چرب شدن پوست،علایم گوارشی،فتوتوکسیسیتی،کاندیدیاز واژینال)
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    weeks 2 , 4 , 8 , 12 after treatment
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    هفته های 2، 4، 8 و 12 بعداز شروع درمان
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    History and examination
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    شرح حال و معاینه
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  • Intervention groups

    #1
    In control group , benzoyl peroxide 5% Gel Twice daily for 3 months is adminestrated.
    In control group , benzoyl peroxide 5% Gel once daily for 3 months is adminestrated.
    گروه کنترل : ژل بنزوییل پراکسید 5%روزانه دوبار به مدت سه ماه داده می شود.
    گروه کنترل : ژل بنزوییل پراکسید 5%روزانه یکبار به مدت سه ماه داده می شود.
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    In cases group , Dapson 5% Gel Twice daily for 3 months is adminestrated.
    In cases group , Dapson 5% Gel once daily for 3 months is adminestrated.
    درگروه مورد مداخله : ژل داپسون 5%روزانه دوبار به مدت سه ماه داده می شود.
    درگروه مورد مداخله : ژل داپسون 5%روزانه یکبار به مدت سه ماه داده می شود.
  • Recruitment centers

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    Name of recruitment center - English: Clinic of Dermatology , Razi Hospital , Rasht
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: درمانگاه پوست بیمارستان رازی رشت
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Hojat Eftekhri
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر حجت افتخاری
    Street address - English: Street Sardar Jangal
    Street address - Persian: خیابان سردار جنگل
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
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    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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    Name of recruitment center - English: Clinic of Dermatology, Razi hospital, Rasht.
    Name of recruitment center - Persian: درمانگاه پوست بیمارستان رازی رشت
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Hojat Eftekhri
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر حجت افتخاری
    Street address - English: Sardare Jangal Avenue, Razi Hospital, Rasht, Guilan province, Iran Rasht Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Street address - Persian: خیابان سردار جنگل، بیمارستان رازی، استان گیلان، رشت، ایران
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province: Guilan
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 4144895655
    Phone: +98 13 3355 0028
    Fax: +98 13 3353 0169
    Email: Eftekhari@gums.ac.ir
    Web page address:
  • Sponsors / Funding sources

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    contact.organization_id:
    Name of organization / entity - English: Deputy of Researh and Technology of Guilan University of Medical Sciences
    Name of organization / entity - Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گیلان، معاونت تحقیقات و فناوری
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Shadman Nemati
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر شادمان نعمتی
    Street address - English: Western Shahid Beheshti BLvd , in front of sepah bank
    Street address - Persian: بلوار شهید بهشتی غربی ، روبروی بانک سپه
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province:
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code:
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    Name of organization / entity - English:
    Name of organization / entity - Persian:
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Shadman Nemati
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر شادمان نعمتی
    Street address - English: Deputy of university Research and Technology of the University, in front of 17 Shahrivar hospital, Shahid Siadati Ave, Namjoo St, Rasht, Iran
    Street address - Persian: رشت، خیابان نامجو، خیابان شهید سیادتی، روبروی بیمارستان 17 شهریور، معاونت تحقیقات و فناوری دانشگاه
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province: Guilan
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 4144666949
    Phone: +98 13 3333 6394
    Fax: +98 13 3333 6395
    Email: research@gums.ac.ir
    Web page address: http://www.gums.ac.ir/research
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    Academic
    Deputy of Researh and Technology of Guilan University of Medical Sciences
    Rasht University of Medical Sciences
    دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گیلان، معاونت تحقیقات و فناوری
    دانشگاه علوم پزشکی رشت
  • Person responsible for general inquiries

    contact.organization_id:
    Name of organization / entity - English: Guilan University of Medical Sciences
    Name of organization / entity - Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گیلان
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Hojat Eftekhari
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکترحجت افتخاری
    Position - English: Dermatologist , Assistant professor
    Position - Persian: متخصص بیماری های پوست، استادیار
    Latest degree:
    Area of specialty/work: 0
    Area of specialty/work title - English:
    Area of specialty/work title - Persian:
    Street address - English: Street Srdar Jangal , Razi Hospital
    Street address - Persian: خیابان سردار جنگل، بیمارستان رازی
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province:
    Province - English:
    Province - Persian:
    contact.provinces_available: 1
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code:
    Phone: +98 13 3355 0028
    Mobile: 00
    Fax:
    Email: EFTEKHARI@GUMS.AC.IR
    Web page address:
    contact.organization_id:
    Name of organization / entity - English: Guilan University of Medical Sciences
    Name of organization / entity - Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گیلان
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Hojat Eftekhari
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر حجت افتخاری
    Position - English: Assistant Professor
    Position - Persian: استادیار
    Latest degree: specialist
    Area of specialty/work: 42
    Area of specialty/work title - English:
    Area of specialty/work title - Persian:
    Street address - English: Razi hospital, Sardar Jangal Avenue, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
    Street address - Persian: ایران، گیلان، رشت، خیابان سردار جنگل، بیمارستان رازی
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province: Guilan
    Province - English:
    Province - Persian:
    contact.provinces_available: 1
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 4144895655
    Phone: +98 13 3355 0028
    Mobile: 00
    Fax: +98 13 3353 0169
    Email: EFTEKHARI@GUMS.AC.IR
    Web page address:
  • Person responsible for scientific inquiries

    contact.organization_id:
    Name of organization / entity - English: Razi Hospital
    Name of organization / entity - Persian: بیمارستان رازی
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Hojat Eftekhari
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر حجت افتخاری
    Position - English: Dermatologist Assistant profesor
    Position - Persian: متخصص بیماری های پوست، استادیار
    Latest degree:
    Area of specialty/work: 0
    Area of specialty/work title - English:
    Area of specialty/work title - Persian:
    Street address - English: Street Sardar Jangal , Razi Hospital
    Street address - Persian: خیبابان سردار جنگل، بیمارستان رازی
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province:
    Province - English:
    Province - Persian:
    contact.provinces_available: 1
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code:
    Phone: +98 13 3355 0028
    Mobile: 00
    Fax:
    Email: EFTEKHARI@GUMS.AC.IR
    Web page address:

    Name of organization / entity - English:
    Name of organization / entity - Persian:
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Hojat Eftekhari
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر حجت افتخاری
    Position - English: Assistant Professor
    Position - Persian: استادیار
    Latest degree: specialist
    Area of specialty/work: 42
    Area of specialty/work title - English:
    Area of specialty/work title - Persian:
    Street address - English: Razi hospital, Sardar Jangal Avenue, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
    Street address - Persian: ایران، گیلان، رشت، خیابان سردار جنگل، بیمارستان رازی
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province: Guilan
    Province - English:
    Province - Persian:
    contact.provinces_available: 1
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 4144895655
    Phone: +98 13 3355 0028
    Mobile: +98 911 135 1439
    Fax: +98 13 3353 0169
    Email: Eftekhari@gums.ac.ir
    Web page address:
  • Person responsible for updating data

    contact.organization_id:
    Name of organization / entity - English: Guilan University of Medical Sciences
    Name of organization / entity - Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گیلان
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Sahar Nabarchi Ahmadi
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکترسحرنباتچی احمدی
    Position - English: Dermatologist Assistant
    Position - Persian: دستیار تخصصی پوست ومو
    Latest degree:
    Area of specialty/work: 0
    Area of specialty/work title - English:
    Area of specialty/work title - Persian:
    Street address - English: Street Sardar Jangal , Razi Hospital
    Street address - Persian: خیابان سردار جنگل،بیمارستان رازی
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province:
    Province - English:
    Province - Persian:
    contact.provinces_available: 1
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code:
    Phone: 00
    Mobile: +98 911 145 6100
    Fax:
    Email:
    Web page address:

    Name of organization / entity - English:
    Name of organization / entity - Persian:
    Full name of responsible person - English: Dr Sahar Nabarchi Ahmadi
    Full name of responsible person - Persian: دکتر سحرنباتچی احمدی
    Position - English: Dermatologist Assistant
    Position - Persian: دستیار تخصصی پوست ومو
    Latest degree: med_doctor
    Area of specialty/work: 42
    Area of specialty/work title - English:
    Area of specialty/work title - Persian:
    Street address - English: Razi hospital, Sardar Jangal Avenue, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
    Street address - Persian: ایران، گیلان، رشت، خیابان سردار جنگل، بیمارستان رازی
    City - English: Rasht
    City - Persian: رشت
    Province: Guilan
    Province - English:
    Province - Persian:
    contact.provinces_available: 1
    Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Postal code: 4144895655
    Phone: +98 13 3355 0028
    Mobile: +98 911 145 6100
    Fax: +98 13 3353 0169
    Email: dr.saharnabatchii@yahoo.com
    Web page address:
  • Sharing plan

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    هنوز تصمیم نگرفته‌ام - برنامه انتشار آن هنوز مشخص نیست.

Protocol summary

Study aim
compare the therapeutic effects of Dapsone 5% gel plus oral doxycycline versus Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel plus oral Doxycycline
Design
The present study is a double blind randomized clinical trial with a 1 : 1 allocation ratio.
Settings and conduct
patients with acne vulgaris aged 18 to 25 years refer to dermatology clinic at Rasht Razi Hospital during September 2017 to March 2018 with inclusion criteria after obtaining informed consent.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria involved the patients with acne vulgaris who have 15-50 inflammatory lesions and 20-100 non-inflammatory lesions (comedones) or the total number of lesions accounts for 30 to 120 (ranked as moderate in the GASS classification). The exclusion criteria included secondary acne due to other diseases or causes, using other oral or topical medicines to treat acne, G6PD deficiency, severe nodular cystic acne (ranked as very severe in the GASS classification), and Acne conglobata.
Intervention groups
for intervention group Dapsone 5% gel and for control group topical Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel are prescribed.
Main outcome variables
Decrease in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT2017072035195N1
Registration date: 2017-10-23, 1396/08/01
Registration timing: registered_while_recruiting

Last update: 2019-10-04, 1398/07/12
Update count: 1
Registration date
2017-10-23, 1396/08/01
Registrant information
Name
Hojat Eftekhari
Name of organization / entity
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 13 3355 0028
Email address
eftekhari@gums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Deputy of Researh and Technology of Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Expected recruitment start date
2017-08-23, 1396/06/01
Expected recruitment end date
2018-02-20, 1396/12/01
Actual recruitment start date
2017-09-23, 1396/07/01
Actual recruitment end date
2018-03-19, 1396/12/28
Trial completion date
2018-05-22, 1397/03/01
Scientific title
Comparison of the efficacy of dapsone 5% gel plus oral doxycycline versus benzoyl peroxide 5% gel plus oral doxycycline in patients with moderate acne vulgaris
Public title
Dapson in acne vulgaris
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Patients with acne vulgaris who have 15-50 inflammatory lesions and 20-100 non-inflammatory lesions (comedones) (ranked as moderate in the GASS classification). The total number of lesions accounts for 30 to 120 (ranked as moderate in the GASS classification).
Exclusion criteria:
Secondary acne due to other diseases or causes Using other oral or topical medicines to treat acne G6PD deficiency Severe nodular cystic acne (ranked as very severe in the GASS classification) Acne conglobata.
Age
From 18 years old to 25 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
2-3
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
  • Care provider
  • Investigator
  • Outcome assessor
Sample size
Target sample size: 60
Actual sample size reached: 60
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Eligible patients divide into two groups according to the randomized block design. The online website https://www.sealedenvelope.com is used to generate a randomized list of study groups. This list is compiled in the website on the basis of the intended sample size, with four-block sizes for 60 patients. After generating a list on the site, each individual is assigned a unique code and identified by it during the study.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
The above two topical drugs prepare in similar tubes. The patient, the prescribing physician and outcome assessor are unaware of the drug type. The drugs are provided to the patients at each visit by one of the dermatology ward staff who do not play a role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

empty

Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Guilan university of medical science
Street address
Sardare Jangal Avenue, Razi hospital Rasht, Guilan province, Iran Rasht Iran (Islamic Republic of)
City
rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4144895655
Approval date
2017-04-29, 1396/02/09
Ethics committee reference number
ir.gums.rec.1396.26

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Acne vulgaris
ICD-10 code
L70.0
ICD-10 code description
Acne vulgaris

Primary outcomes

1

Description
inflammatory lesion (papule & pustule) non inflammatory (comedone)
Timepoint
weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 after treatment
Method of measurement
GAAS Score

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Side effects (Erythem, Burning, pruritus, Skin dryness, phototoxicity)
Timepoint
weeks 2 , 4 , 8 , 12 after treatment
Method of measurement
History and examination

Intervention groups

1

Description
In control group , benzoyl peroxide 5% Gel once daily for 3 months is adminestrated.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

2

Description
In cases group , Dapson 5% Gel once daily for 3 months is adminestrated.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Clinic of Dermatology, Razi hospital, Rasht.
Full name of responsible person
Dr Hojat Eftekhri
Street address
Sardare Jangal Avenue, Razi Hospital, Rasht, Guilan province, Iran Rasht Iran (Islamic Republic of)
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4144895655
Phone
+98 13 3355 0028
Fax
+98 13 3353 0169
Email
Eftekhari@gums.ac.ir

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Shadman Nemati
Street address
Deputy of university Research and Technology of the University, in front of 17 Shahrivar hospital, Shahid Siadati Ave, Namjoo St, Rasht, Iran
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4144666949
Phone
+98 13 3333 6394
Fax
+98 13 3333 6395
Email
research@gums.ac.ir
Web page address
http://www.gums.ac.ir/research
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Hojat Eftekhari
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Dermatology
Street address
Razi hospital, Sardar Jangal Avenue, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4144895655
Phone
+98 13 3355 0028
Fax
+98 13 3353 0169
Email
EFTEKHARI@GUMS.AC.IR
Web page address

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Hojat Eftekhari
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Dermatology
Street address
Razi hospital, Sardar Jangal Avenue, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4144895655
Phone
+98 13 3355 0028
Fax
+98 13 3353 0169
Email
Eftekhari@gums.ac.ir
Web page address

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Sahar Nabarchi Ahmadi
Position
Dermatologist Assistant
Latest degree
Medical doctor
Other areas of specialty/work
Dermatology
Street address
Razi hospital, Sardar Jangal Avenue, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
City
Rasht
Province
Guilan
Postal code
4144895655
Phone
+98 13 3355 0028
Fax
+98 13 3353 0169
Email
dr.saharnabatchii@yahoo.com
Web page address

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
No - There is not a plan to make this available
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