A clinical research study is enrolling children ages 9 to 11 with moderate to severe acne. Care is provided by a licensed dermatology research team, with a parent present at every visit.
No cost to participateCompensation up to $300Parent always present
Every visit at a study site with a licensed dermatology research team.
Structured schedule
A set series of visits your study team walks you through up front.
No cost · compensation
Study-related care at no cost, and up to $300 for study participation.
Parent present
A parent or guardian is with your child at every single visit.
About the study
When acne is more than skin deep
If your child's acne is affecting how they feel at school or with friends, you're not alone — and you've probably already tried what the drugstore shelves have to offer.
This is a clinical research study evaluating an investigational treatment for children ages 9 to 11 with moderate to severe acne on the face and body. All study-related dermatology care is provided at no cost, participants may receive up to $300 for study participation, and you'll be with your child at every visit.
Before anything begins, the study team walks you and your child through exactly what's involved. You can ask questions at any time, and joining — or leaving — is always your family's choice.
Eligibility
Who can participate
A quick pre-screening tells you whether your child may be a fit. It's completed by a parent or guardian — no information is collected from your child.
Your child may qualify if…
Your child is between 9 years and 11 years, 11 months old
Your child has acne on the face, and may also have it on the chest, back, or shoulders
Additional medical criteria apply. The study team reviews full eligibility with you before any procedures begin.
See if your child qualifies
Answer a few quick questions and a study team member will follow up to discuss next steps.
The survey is completed by a parent or guardian. No information is collected directly from your child.
What to expect
A clear path, start to finish
Connect
Answer the pre-screening. If it looks like a fit, the study team reaches out.
First visit
An in-person visit reviews your child's skin and confirms eligibility, with you present.
Consent
The team walks you through the details and you sign consent before anything begins.
Study visits
Scheduled in-person check-ins so the team can follow your child's progress.
Participation is voluntary
This is a research study, which means results are not guaranteed and your child's experience may differ from another participant's. You may choose to stop your child's participation at any time, for any reason, without any penalty.
Common questions
Answers for parents
Is this safe for my child? How is my child protected?
The study treatment is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for individuals 12 years of age and older. However, it has not been approved for children ages 9 to 11. This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the treatment in this younger age group. The study has been reviewed and approved by an independent ethics committee that helps protect the rights, safety, and well-being of study participants. Before you decide whether your child should participate, the study team will explain the study procedures, known and potential risks, and possible benefits, and answer any questions you or your child may have.
Will my child be treated like a test subject?
No. Your child is cared for by a licensed dermatology research team experienced with children. You'll be present at every visit, and you can ask questions or stop participation whenever you choose.
What does it cost, and is there compensation?
Study-related dermatology care and study products are provided at no cost to your family. Participants may receive up to $300 for study participation; the study team will explain the details for your site.
How much time will this take?
Participation involves a series of in-person visits at the study site. The team can walk you through the full visit schedule during your first conversation so you can decide whether the timing works for your family.
See if your child may qualify
It takes just a few minutes, it's completed by a parent or guardian, and there's no obligation to enroll.