Topical treatment for moderate to severe acne vulgaris

A PHASE 3 STUDY OF TOLERABILITY, SAFETY, AND EFFICACY, OF DMT310 IN PATIENTS WITH ACNE VULGARIS

PHASE3 · Dermata Therapeutics · NCT06090721

This study is testing a new topical powder called DMT310 to see if it can help people with moderate to severe acne feel better compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment555 (estimated)
Ages9 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorDermata Therapeutics (industry)
Locations2 sites (Fremont, California and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06090721 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of DMT310, a topical powder, in treating moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris in both male and female patients. Participants will be assessed based on their clinical diagnosis and the number of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions present. The study involves a comparison between the DMT310 treatment and a placebo to determine its effectiveness in improving acne symptoms.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are males and non-pregnant females aged 9 years and older with a clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe acne vulgaris.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or those currently using topical therapies that may affect their acne, will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the management of moderate to severe acne vulgaris for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with topical treatments for acne vulgaris, indicating that this approach is promising and not entirely novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient sex at birth, male or non-pregnant female at least 9 years of age
* Clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe acne vulgaris as determined by:

Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) at Randomization; Patient has at least 20 inflammatory lesions and at least 20 noninflammatory lesions on the face

* Patient is willing to apply the Investigational Product as directed
* Patient is willing and able to comply with the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient is pregnant or planning to become pregnant
* Patient is taking a topical therapy on the face which may affect the patient's acne

Where this trial is running

Fremont, California and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Acne Vulgaris

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.