Spironolactone Versus Doxycycline for the Treatment Acne in Women
Official Title
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multi-Center Comparative Effectiveness Study Of Spironolactone Versus Doxycycline Hyclate For The Treatment Of Acne In Women
Purpose
To determine whether spironolactone is non-inferior to the oral tetracycline-class antibiotic doxycycline hyclate in the treatment of acne in women
Could this study be right for you?
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Assigned female at birth
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Acne defined as at least 10 inflammatory papules or pustules
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Not currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant
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Willing to attest to abstinence or some form of contraception for the duration of the study (4 months). Approved options of birth control to use during the study include:
- Hormonal contraception (for example, birth control pills, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring)
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Tubal ligation (tying your tubes)
- Partner with a vasectomy
- Male or female condom with spermicide
- Diaphragm with spermicide
- Cervical cap contraceptive sponge with spermicide