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NCT Number: NCT02031718

Comparison Between Interactive Internet-based Education and Counseling for the Management of Acne With That of Internet-based Education Alone

This study will develop and evaluate the efficacy of an Internet-based education program incorporating virtual coaching. For this study, the virtual coach will consist of online videos aimed at providing acne education and promoting behaviors that support healthy skin. The use of Web-based technologies and virtual coaching in acne-related patient education is novel, and may significantly improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in acne patients. We hypothesize that an interactive Internet-based education and counseling program will be more effective than Internet-based education alone in improving clinical outcomes and quality of life in acne patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Acne Vulgaris Acneiform Eruptions Sebaceous Gland Diseases Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

13 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of California, Davis

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of mild to moderate acne vulgaris
  • 13 years of age or older at time of assent, may be men or women.
  • Able read and understand English.
  • Able to hear and see the educational videos.
  • Access to computer with Internet access.
  • Capable of giving informed consent.
  • Not currently using any prescription acne treatment.

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-English speaking individuals.
  • Self-reported exposure to environmental or chemical comedogenic agents
  • Women with self-reported hyperandrogenism (e.g., PCOS)
  • Women self-reporting current use of any form of specific acne-directed hormonal therapy
  • Men or women with self-reported history of Cushing syndrome or congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Treatment and study plan

Virtual Counseling

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. Acne Lesion Counts (Inflammatory and Non-inflammatory)

    Time frame: Up to 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dermatology Life Quality Index

    Time frame: Up to 12 weeks

Other outcomes

  1. Knowledge

    Time frame: Up to 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Davis

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jan 9, 2014
Registry last updated
Feb 27, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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