Clinical Research Trials
Would you like to participate in a clinical research trial?
A clinical trial is a research study in human volunteers used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are safe and effective. Clinical testing is preceded by extensive laboratory research, and is normally done in three phases. Participants can help themselves and others by contributing to medical research and advancing the development of better treatments. The potential benefits and risks should be weighed carefully before entering a clinical trial. Explore the resources below to learn more.
Where to find clinical trials
The following information is presented as a service to those who might be interested in participating in clinical research trials studying atopic dermatitis/eczema. The National Eczema Association (NEA) posts research notices as an informational service only. Such postings do not represent a NEA endorsement of these studies, but serves to make you aware that this clinical study is available for your participation if you choose. If you are presently under the care of a physician for atopic dermatitis/eczema, or other conditions, you should discuss this study with your doctor before altering your treatment program.
Postdate: September 8, 2011
New Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Trial - Protocol R668-AD-0914 – Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This study is currently being conducted at ten centers in the United States. If patients are qualified for the study, they are treated with study drug once a week for four weeks, and then followed by the site staff for an additional two months. There are a total of 15 study visits over twelve weeks, for which patients can be compensated for their time and travel.
Principal Investigator:
Lisa Beck, MD – University of Rochester, Department of Dermatology
Clinical Trials listing: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01259323?term=R668-AD-0914&rank=1
For more information, please contact:
Deidre Stonestreet – Sr. Project Manager – i3, an Inventiv Healthcare Company
Telephone: 301-253-1535
Email: deidre.stonestreet@i3global.com
Postdate: April 6, 2011
Clinical Research at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA
The Dermatology Clinical Unit for Research Trials and Outcomes in Skin of Massachusetts General Hospital is recruiting subjects with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, or eczema, to participate in a research study of an investigational ointment.
Eligibility Criteria and further details:
- 18 to 55 years of age
- About 7 study visits over 18 weeks
- Up to $420 in compensation
Principal Investigator
Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH
For more information, please contact:
harvardskinstudies@partners.org OR 617/726-5066
Postdate: March 10, 2011
Online Health Survey of Patients with Vitiligo
Sponsored by Nanette B. Silverberg, MD, Departments of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt and Beth Israel Medical Centers, New York, NY
Dr. Silverberg is conducting a survey to review the causes of an autoimmune disorder called vitiligo.
Patients with eczema or atopic dermatitis are being sought to complete the survey to provide comparative information on atopic dermatitis vs. vitiligo.
To participate in this survey, please go to:
FOR ADULTS: surveymonkey.com/s/Online_Adult_Vitiligo_Survey
FOR CHILDREN: surveymonkey.com/s/Online_survey_of_pediatric_patients_with_vitiligo
Postdate: March 9, 2011
How People Adjust to Eczema
Participants in this study you will be required to complete questionnaires that will take approximately 20 minutes. Participants are free to withdraw at any time and, if any of questions are particularly difficult to answer, the participant may opt not to answer.
All information collected will be kept strictly confidential.
To qualify you must:
Have eczema
Be over 18 years of age
Be interested in helping discover how to help people with eczema
To begin, please complete a survey by visiting this link:
surveymonkey.com/s/GDHF9MP
OR
Send an email to request a hard copy of the questionnaires:
ellikalaki@hotmail.com
Principal Investigator:
Elli Kalaki, Doctorate Candidate, Counseling Psychology, ellikalaki@hotmail.com
London Metropolitan University
This study has been approved by the
Research Ethics Committee, London Metropolitan University, UK, and is supervised by Chartered Psychologists:
Dr. A. Baker
Dr. A. Butcher
DISCLAIMER
The National Eczema Association (NEA) announces research as an informational service to its members. This announcement does not represent a NEA endorsement of this study, but makes you aware that this clinical study is available for your participation if you choose. If you are presently under the care of a physician for atopic dermatitis/eczema or other conditions, you should discuss this study with your doctor before altering your treatment program.
Other Clinical Trials
Clinicaltrials.gov is a registry of federally or privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
