Cultural Differences in Treatment Preferences and Perceptions of Acne

This study will use a survey to examine relationships between culture, race, and ethnicity with treatment preferences and perceptions for acne vulgaris.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine how explanatory models, perceptions, and treatment preferences of acne vulgaris vary across different cultures and racial and ethnic backgrounds. This study will also use Willingness to Pay to investigate differences in treatment valuation. Clarifying these differences will better inform patient counseling and treatment adherence by improving the quality of shared decision making.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Subjects must have acne vulgaris, be at least 18 years of age, and must be able to complete a survey published in English.

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

31 question survey with questions regarding non-identifying demographic information such as age and gender. This survey also contains questions about acne treatment preferences, racial/ethnic background, and cultural identity in addition to a few Willingness to Pay questions.

Primary outcomes

Willingness to Pay

Time frame: 15 minutes

percentage of income individual is willing to pay to use a treatment that improves his or her acne
Preferred and Least Preferred Treatments

Time frame: 15 minutes

ranked list of treatments for acne that individuals prefer and don't prefer using (ie. masks/facials, isotretinoin, etc) and reasons for why individuals prefer or don't prefer using that treatment (ie. cost, safety, efficacy, etc.)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Differences in Treatment Preferences and Perceptions of Acne Vulgaris

Acronym: CDTPPA

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jun 19, 2017
Registry last updated: Mar 5, 2018

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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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