CIGNA members: Please note that you may receive a letter in the mail stating that The Dermatology Center of Indiana is no longer in your network. This communication from CIGNA is incorrect and we would like to reassure you that we are still in network with CIGNA. We look forward to continuing to service you and your family for all your dermatology needs.

Current & Recruiting Studies

Enrolling Clinical Research Studies

Dermatology

Acne – Moderate to Severe

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is recruiting volunteers for a research study on moderate to severe acne.  To qualify, you must:

  • Be at least 9 years of age
  • Have at least 20 whiteheads and/or blackheads plus 20 active pimples on your face
  • Be willing to travel to our Plainfield location 6 times over a 4-month period

If you meet this criteria and are interested in participating, please Apply Now.  Volunteers will be paid a stipend for their time and travel.

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Actinic Keratosis

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is recruiting volunteers for a study dedicated to actinic keratosis. Qualified participants must:

  • Be 18 or older

  • Have 4 or more AK lesions on the torso or extremities

  • Be willing to participate in a red light treatment

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Alopecia Areata

If you have been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata, you may qualify for a hair loss study.  Qualifications include:

  • Ages 18-70
  • Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata for at least 1 year
  • 30-80% Hair Loss (patchy, not thinning)

Patients will be required to attend 7 visits at our Plainfield office over a 13-week period and will be paid $100/visit for time and travel.

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Asthma – Mild

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is currently researching a medication for asthma. To be included in the study you must:

  • Be 18 or older and diagnosed with asthma
  • Use your inhaler at least twice a week
  • Have filled a prescription for your inhaler at least 2 times in the last 12 months
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Chronic Hives in Adults

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is looking for volunteers for a research study involving chronic hives. You may qualify if you:
  • Are 18 or older
  • Have had hives for at least 6 months
  • Get hives most days each week for the last 6 weeks or more
Participants in this study will attend 19 visits at our Plainfield location and will be compensated up to $1,420 for your participation.
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Chronic Inducible Urticaria (Hives)

If you suffer from hives, you may qualify for a clinical trial studying an investigational treatment.  Patients must be 18 or older and have one of the following conditions:

  • Cold Urticaria
  • Cholinergic (exercise induced) Urticaria
  • Dermatographism (raised welts when scratched)

This study provides an oral medication taken twice a day for up to three years.  Compensation for time and travel available.

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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is looking for patients with chronic hives to participate in a clinical study. Qualifications include:

  • Age 18-80
  • History of chronic spontaneous urticaria for at least 6 months
  • Have active hives most days within the last 6 weeks

Participants will be paid $100/visit and will need to attend 5 visits at our Plainfield location.

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Eczema – Mild to Moderate

ICTC is enrolling patients in a trial for eczema. Qualifications include:

  • Age 12 and older

  • Have had eczema for at least 1 year

Patients will attend 5 visits at our Plainfield location and will receive a stipend of $75/visit for time and travel.

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Eczema – Moderate to Severe

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is recruiting patients for a moderate to severe eczema study. Qualifications include:

  • Age 18-60
  • Eczema for at least 1 year
  • 10% body surface coverage (enough to cover 2 sheets of printer paper)
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Moderate to Severe

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is looking for volunteers to participate in a research study for hidradenitis suppurativa. Qualified participants must:

  • Be between 18-80 years old

  • Have HS for at least 6 months

  • Have at least 6 active lesions at this time

Participants will attend 20 visits over a 56 week period of time and will receive up to $1600 for time and travel.

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

We are currently recruiting volunteers for a clinical research study investigating a treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).  To qualify, you must:

  • Be 18 or older
  • Have HS for at least 6 months
  • Previously tried an oral antibiotic for this condition
  • Have at least 6 active lesions at this time

Patients will be paid a $74 stipend at each visit for a maximum of $1,480 for the completed study and must attend 20 visits over a 56-week period of time.

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) – Moderate to Severe

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is recruiting volunteers for a research study on moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).  To qualify, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have at least 8 HS lesions
  • Have previously tried an oral antibiotic that did not work for your condition

If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please apply now. Volunteers will be paid a stipend for their time and travel.

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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
  • Psoriasis covering at least 10% of your body (1% = 1 full handprint)

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

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Motion Sickness

If you suffer from Motion Sickness, you may benefit from participating in this clinical trial.  Qualifications include:

  • Ages 18-75
  • Symptoms of motion sickness
  • BMI of 18-40

There are just 5 visits to our Plainfield office over a 12-month period.  Study provides stipends up to $1,000 for completion.

 

Please click here to apply now!

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Palmoplantar and Genital Psoriasis

We are currently recruiting volunteers for a clinical research study investigating a treatment for psoriasis with palm, sole, or genital involvement.  To qualify, you must:

  • Be 18 or older
  • Have psoriasis for at least 6 months
  • Have psoriasis on the palms, soles, or genitals
  • Previously tried a topical treatment for this condition

Patients will be paid a $72 stipend at each visit for a maximum of $1,080 for the completed study and must attend 15 visits over a 56-week period of time.

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Prurigo Nodularis

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is recruiting volunteers for a research study on prurigo nodularis. To qualify, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have at least 20 PN lesions
  • Previously tried a topical treatment that did not work

If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please Apply Now. There will be 10 visits at our Plainfield office over a 32-week timeframe.  Volunteers will be paid a stipend for their time and travel.

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Psoriasis – Moderate to Severe

The Indiana Clinical Trials Center is enrolling subjects in a study for psoriasis in Plainfiled. Qualifications include:

  • Age 18 or older

  • Have psoriasis covering at least 10% of your body (enough to cover 2 sheets of paper)

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Psoriasis – Moderate to Severe with Obesity

Optima Research is looking for participants in a psoriasis study. Qualified participants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have psoriasis on at least 10% of the body
  • Have a BMI of at least 27
  • Have no prior use of insulin, Taltz, Ozempic/Wegovy, or Mounjaro

Patients who enroll in the study will receive a potential psoriasis treatment, access to a dietician, and will be compensated for time and travel.

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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 18 and older
  • Had psoriasis for at least 6 months
  • Have genital psoriasis

This study requires 7 visits to our Plainfield office over a 52-week period and will be provided $75/visit to cover their time and travel expenses.

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Psoriasis + Obesity

ICTC is studying the correlation between psoriasis and obesity. Participants must:

  • Have moderate-severe psoriasis with at least 10% body surface coverage (enough to cover 2 sheets of paper)

  • A BMI of >27 (BMI calculator)

  • No history of insulin use

  • No previous use of Taltz or Mounjaro

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Warts

If you have a child who is struggling with warts, they may qualify for a study researching an investigational treatment.  Requirements include:

  • Ages 12-17
  • Between 1-8 warts (excluding palms and soles)
  • Have had them for at least 4 weeks but less than 2 years

This study requires 12 visits to our Plainfield office and 3 phone calls over a 20-week timeframe.  Patients are compensated for their time – $50/visit, $25/phone call – for a total of up to $975 for the completed study.

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Future Studies

Upcoming Studies for Men and Women

If you would like to submit your information to be contacted for future study opportunities, call or click to apply here.

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