Clinical Trial: MC RCT - BPO vs Adapalene

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL



Official Title: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Adapalene 0.1% Gel to 10% Benzoyl Peroxide in Treating Molluscum Contagiosum.

Brief Summary:

Non-blinded randomized controlled trial comparing efficacy of topical benzoyl peroxide 10% (vehicle choice per patient preference: e.g.
gel, cream, lotion, wash) to topical adapalene 0.1% gel in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children aged 1 year old to 14 years old.

  • Two treatment wings: topical benzoyl peroxide 10% (vehicle choice per patient preference) applied 1-2x daily as tolerated vs adapalene 0.1% gel applied 1-2x daily as tolerated.
  • Primary outcome: Complete clearance at 12wks (defined as lack of identifiable papular molluscum contagiosum lesions on physical exam)
  • Secondary outcomes: % change in lesion count at 12wks.