# UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA: A randomized, double-blind, multi-center comparative effectiveness study of spironolactone versus doxycycline hyclate for the treatment of acne in women

**Lab Budget Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Location | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| Project | A randomized, double-blind, multi-center comparative effectiveness study of spironolactone versus doxycycline hyclate for the treatment of acne in women |
| Project number | 5U01AR079752-05 |
| Mechanism | U01 |
| Institute | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
| Award | $545,765 |
| Awarded | 2026-09-11 |
| Project period | 2021-08-17 to 2027-07-31 |
| UEI | GM1XX56LEP58 |

## Why this score
- Award of $400K or more.
- Research or center grant: supplies, instruments and services budget.

Source: NIH RePORTER (newly awarded projects) (https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11387827). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:37:56.465Z.
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