Cohort of patients treated for acne at Nantes University Hospital
Official title: Creation of a Monocentric Cohort of Patients Treated for Acne at the Nantes University Hospital: the COPACNE Cohort.
Run by Nantes University Hospital · NCT03465150 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at first-time acne patients at Nantes University Hospital to see how different factors affect their acne and their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nantes University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nantes) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 23, 2018 |
| Main results expected | February 28, 2033 |
| Study ends | December 28, 2033 |
| Registry record updated | April 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03465150 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients with acne who are visiting the specialized consultation for the first time and agree to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with facial dermatosis other than acne or those who refuse to participate will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study aims to gather data from patients visiting the specialized acne consultation at Nantes University Hospital for the first time. It will assess various factors influencing the severity of acne, including both endogenous and environmental elements, while also evaluating the quality of life and psychological impact on patients. The study will include patients who consent to participate and will follow them over time to determine therapeutic responses and other relevant outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the factors affecting acne treatment and improve management strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been few quality epidemiological studies on acne, this cohort represents a novel approach in France to better understand the condition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with acne * Patient (or parents/guardians for minors) who are not opposed to participating in the cohort. * Subjects affiliated to an appropriate health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Dermatosis of the face other than acne * Refusal to participate by the minor or parent/guardian * Adults under a legal protection regime (guardianship, trusteeship, judicial safeguard)
Where it's running
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brigitte DRENO, PU-PH — Nantes University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Brigitte DRENO
- Email: brigitte.dreno@wanadoo.fr
- Phone: 0240083137
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.