DMT310, a novel once-weekly topical treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris: Results of a phase 2b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Poor patient adherence with antiacne medications is a common clinical challenge. DMT310, a natural, topical product with a once-weekly application schedule, may alleviate this obstacle. Evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of DMT310 in treating moderate-to-severe acne. This 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trial enrolled participants 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe acne. The intent-to-treat population included a total of 181 participants (DMT310, N = 91; placebo, N = 90). Participants who received DMT310 vs participants treated with placebo demonstrated a statistically significant greater reduction in the number of inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions at all time points: inflammatory lesion counts at week 12 (–15.64 vs −10.84, P