New hormonal pill for moderate acne in women
Treatments studied
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This trial tests a new combination hormonal pill (a progestogen and low-dose estrogen) to treat moderate acne in women. It may be an option if you have not had success with other acne treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 14 and 45 years old.
- You have had your period for at least one year and have had at least one period in the last 3 months.
- You have had moderate acne on your face for at least 6 months, with at least 15 pimples and 10 blackheads or whiteheads.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant during the study.
- You have not used certain acne treatments or hormonal contraceptives recently (e.g., no oral birth control in the last 2 months, no isotretinoin in the last 6 months).
- You do not smoke, have a BMI over 30, or have a history of blood clots or certain health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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