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 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

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 No outcome recorded
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
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 No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04451330 Jul 2020 → Apr 2021 acne Galderma R&D Completed No outcome recorded

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
11

Trifarotene (CD5789) Cream HE1” NCT03738800

NCT03915860

NCT07186413

NCT05089708

NCT06733402

NCT02189629

NCT04451330

NCT06063473

NCT05550337

NCT04856904

NCT02566369

Known as AKLIEF AKLIEF® (Trifarotene Cream, 0.005%), Apply to the affected areas of the face once daily for 84 days.” NCT05550337
2

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
7

“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