Drugs / Trifarotene
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Trifarotene

also known as CD5789 · AKLIEF · Trifaroteno

Small molecule targets RARG via activation

Developed for
acne · lamellar ichthyosis · lymphoma
Investigated by
Galderma R&D · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Mayne Pharma International Pty Ltd · Teva Pharmaceuticals USA · Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) AKLIEF — 2019-10-04 fda.gov ↗

Trials 14

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT06733402 Jun 2024 acne Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06063473 Feb → Jul 2023 acne Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01804335 Feb 2013 → Mar 2015 lymphoma M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT03738800 May 2019 → Sep 2021 lamellar ichthyosis Mayne Pharma International Pty Ltd Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01616654 Jun 2012 → Jul 2013 acne Galderma R&D Completed Mixed
Phase 36 trials
Phase 3 NCT07186413 Sep 2025 → Dec 2026 expected acne Galderma R&D Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05550337 Sep 2022 → May 2023 acne Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03915860 Mar → Dec 2019 acne Galderma R&D Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02566369 Nov 2015 → Nov 2017 acne Galderma R&D Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02556788 Nov 2015 → Feb 2017 acne Galderma R&D Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02189629 Feb 2015 → Feb 2017 acne Galderma R&D Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT05089708 Dec 2021 → Dec 2022 acne Galderma R&D Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04856904 May 2021 → Feb 2023 acne Galderma R&D Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT04451330 Jul 2020 → Apr 2021 acne Galderma R&D Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 10

DateIssuerRelease
2024-09-17 Galderma R&D Results EADV 2024: scientific presentations supported by Galderma galderma.com ↗
Phase 4 Analyses: Trifarotene Reduces Atrophic Acne Scars Across All Skin Types With Greater Effect in Subjects with Higher Baseline Acne and Acne Scarring Severity
2024-02-28 Galderma R&D Results Galderma to showcase latest updates from its broad, innovative and leading dermatology portfolio at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting galderma.com ↗
Alexis, A, et al. Trifarotene shown to improve acne and related sequelae.
2024-02-28 Galderma R&D Results AAD 2024: scientific presentations supported by Galderma galderma.com ↗
Phase IV studies show trifarotene is efficacious and suitable for broad range of patient types
2023-10-04 Galderma R&D Results EADV 2023: Galderma to present new data showcasing its continued leadership in dermatology galderma.com ↗
New data on trifarotene from the phase IV START study showing positive outcomes, patient satisfaction and patient compliance for risk of atrophic acne scarring will be presented.
2022-10-07 Galderma R&D Results Galderma study paves the way for an effective, new acne treatment combination galderma.com ↗
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology recently published results from a Galderma-sponsored DUAL Phase 4 study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new treatment combination in improving quality of life for severe acne patients1.
2022-03-25 Galderma R&D Results Galderma to highlight latest science and innovation across its product portfolio at the 2022 AAD Annual meeting galderma.com ↗
DUAL Study: Trifarotene Plus Doxycycline Has Proven Efficacy and Safety in Severe Acne Vulgaris
2019-12-20 Galderma R&D Regulatory Galderma receives a positive outcome through the European Decentralised Procedure for AKLIEF® (trifarotene 50 mcg/g cream), the first new retinoid molecule for acne in the European Union in 25 years galderma.com ↗
Galderma today announced that AKLIEF® (trifarotene 50 mcg/g cream) has concluded its European decentralised procedure resulting in the approval of its summary of product characteristics, package leaflet, and labelling, by all involved European member states.
2019-10-07 Galderma R&D Regulatory Galderma Receives FDA Approval for AKLIEF® (trifarotene) Cream, 0.005%, the First New Retinoid Molecule for the Treatment of Acne in Over 20 Years galderma.com ↗
Galderma, a global leader focused on meeting the world's increasing skin health needs, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved AKLIEF® (trifarotene) Cream, 0.005% for the topical treatment of acne.
2019-03-01 Galderma R&D Results Galderma Announces Publication of Pivotal Phase 3 PERFECT 1 and PERFECT 2 Clinical Trials of Trifarotene in Patients with Moderate Facial and Truncal Acne in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology galderma.com ↗
The two identical multicenter, randomized, 12-week clinical trials of more than 2,400 patients met all primary and secondary efficacy endpoints, including Investigator Global Assessment (IGA/facial acne), changes in inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesion counts and Physician Global Assessment (PGA/truncal acne).
2016-06-09 Galderma R&D Results Galderma Trifarotene Development Program Meets Key Milestone for Lamellar Ichthyosis Orphan Disease galderma.com ↗
Galderma today announced that its trifarotene development program targeting lamellar ichthyosis, a debilitating orphan disease resulting in the formation of scales covering the skin, was demonstrated to be safe and well-tolerated in a phase I study.

All press releases naming this drug 10 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 8 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 15 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as trifarotene “CD5789 (trifarotene) 50µg/g Cream” NCT02556788 ↗
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“Trifarotene (CD5789) Cream HE1” NCT03738800 ↗

NCT06063473 ↗

NCT04856904 ↗

NCT02189629 ↗

NCT02566369 ↗

NCT05089708 ↗

NCT05550337 ↗

NCT06733402 ↗

NCT04451330 ↗

NCT03915860 ↗

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Known as AKLIEF “AKLIEF® (Trifarotene Cream, 0.005%), Apply to the affected areas of the face once daily for 84 days.” NCT05550337 ↗
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“AKLIEF® Cream (Trifarotene 0.005%) US REFERENCE LISTED DRUG” NCT06733402 ↗

“AKLIEF® Cream (Trifarotene 0.005%, Galderma Laboratories)” NCT06063473 ↗

Known as CD5789 “Assessment of the efficacy and safety of CD5789 (trifarotene) 50μg/g cream applied once daily for 12 weeks in subjects with acne vulgaris.” NCT02566369 ↗
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“Participants will apply a thin a layer of trifarotene (CD5789) 50 mcg/g cream to the face once daily, in the evening for 24 weeks” NCT04856904 ↗

“Participants will apply a thin a layer of trifarotene (CD5789) 50 mcg/g cream on the face once daily, in the evening for 24 weeks” NCT05089708 ↗

“Trifarotene (CD5789) Cream HE1” NCT03738800 ↗

“CD5789 (trifarotene)” NCT02189629 ↗

NCT01804335 ↗

NCT01616654 ↗

NCT02556788 ↗

Known as Trifaroteno ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL3707313 ↗
Action Activate “Retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist” CHEMBL3707313 ↗
Modality Small molecule — CHEMBL3707313 ↗
Route Topical “CD5789 25 µg/g cream applied once daily” NCT01616654 ↗
Target RARG “Retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist” CHEMBL3707313 ↗