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Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Tricilest (Norgestimate-ethinyl Estradiol) and Diane-35 (Cyproterone Acetate-ethinyl Estradiol) in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

ClinicalTrials.gov · COMPLETED, 2005

48 participants

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of norgestimate-ethinyl estradiol as comparted with cyproterone acetate-ethinyl estradiol among female patients with moderate acne vulgaris.

Conditions: Acne Vulgaris.

Primary outcome: The primary efficacy variable was the change form baseline to the latest available evaluation in total lesion count. The primary efficacy result of this study clearly manifested the potency of TriCilest..

Enrollment: 48 participants.

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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 48 participants or records.

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