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 or 20 blackheads and 20 pimples on your face
  • Be willing to travel to our Plainfield location 6 times over a 3-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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 – 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.

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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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