Current & Recruiting Studies

Adolescent Eczema

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
• 40-75% 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.

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 Plainfield office.

Eczema – Moderate to Severe

ICTC is looking for subjects with moderate to severe eczema to participate in a research study.  Qualifications include:

• Age 18 – 75
• Have AD for at least 1 year
• Tried a topical treatment in the last 6 months

Participants may receive a physical exam by a qualified medical provider, access to an investigational treatment, and reimbursement for time and travel of $65/visit over a 28-week period.

Hand Eczema

We are looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical research study for Eczema. Qualifications include:

• Ages 18 or older
• Have had eczema on hands for at least 6 months
• Have previously tried a prescription topical treatment

This study requires 10 visits over a 36-week period and includes a topical treatment used twice a day.  Subjects will receive $75/visit for a total of $750 plus compensation for diary completion.

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.

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.

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.

Notalgia Paresthetica

We are currently researching a potential treatment for Notalgia Paresthetica. Subjects who qualify must be age 18-80, have a chronic itch between the shoulder blades for at least 6 months, and have evidence of scratching.  If you or someone you know has this condition and meets the listed criteria, please contact us.

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 scalp psoriasis on 30% or more of scalp OR

• 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.

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 Plainfield office over a 3-year period.

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.