Current & Recruiting Dermatology Studies

Adolescent Eczema

We are currently researching a potential treatment for Adolescent Eczema. If you or someone you know has this condition and meets the following criteria, please contact us:

• Ages 12-17
• Eczema covering at least 10% of body surface area
• Severe itch
• Failed topical treatment within last 6 months

Adult Eczema

We are currently researching a potential treatment for Adult Eczema. If you or someone you know has this condition and meets the following criteria, please contact us:

• Ages 18 & Older
• Eczema covering at least 10% of body surface area
• Severe itch
• Failed topical treatment within last 6 months

Congenital Ichthyosis

We are currently researching a potential treatment for Congenital Ichthyosis. If you or someone you know has this condition and meets the following criteria, please contact us:

• Ages 6 and older
• Has received genetic confirmation of either ARCI or RXLI subtypes of CI OR is willing to get confirmation as part of the study (at no cost)
• Has not failed retinoid therapy for treatment of CI previously

Participants in this study will receive a topical ointment to use for 24 weeks and will be required to attend at least 3 visits at our Boardman office.

Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis

Optima Research is recruiting patients with moderate to severe eczema to participate in a clinical trial with an oral treatment. Qualifications include:

• Age 18-75
• Diagnosed with eczema for at least 1 year
• Have 10% body surface coverage (enough to cover 2 sheets of paper)
• Have failed a topical treatment within the last 6 months

Patients will attend 10 visits over 24 weeks at our Boardman location and will be paid $116.50 per visit for a total of $1,165 for the completed study.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

If you have been diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, you may qualify for a clinical trial. Qualifications include:

• Age 18-75
• Have had HS for at least 6 months
• Have failed an oral antibiotic
• Have at least 5 active lesions

This study has 17 visits over 60 weeks and involves an injectable medication with once-a-week dosing. Patients are paid $75/visit for a total of $1275/completed study.

Mild – Moderate Eczema

We are currently researching a potential topical treatment for Eczema. If you or someone you know has this condition and meets the following criteria, please contact us:

• Ages 2 & Older
• Had Eczema for at least 6 Months
• 3% of body surface coverage (about 3 handprints)

Moderate-Severe Psoriasis

We are currently researching a potential treatment for Psoriasis. Qualifications for this study include:

• Ages 18+
• Have had psoriasis for at least 6 months
• BSA >10%

You will be required to attend 24 visits over a 3-year period to our Boardman location.

Psoriasis – Scalp and/or Genitals

We are currently researching a potential treatment for Psoriasis on the scalp and/or genitals. Qualifications for this study include:

• Ages 12 and older
• History of psoriasis for at least 6 months
• Psoriasis on scalp and/or genitals
• Failed a topical medication

This study requires 24 visits to our Boardman office over a 3-year period.