Click here to fill out a contact form or call us at 847-419-9100 if you are interested in any of the studies below.

Actinic Keratoses Study -
Have you been diagnosed with Actinic Keratoses?
If you are over 18 years old, have Actinic Keratoses (AK), and can count at least 4 AK lesions on each hand and/or forearm, you may qualify to participate in a clinical research trial using photodynamic therapy (PDT) and a topical medication or placebo solution (a solution with no medically active ingredients).This is a 12 (twelve) week long study and requires 5 (five) visits to our office.

Qualified participants will receive:

  • Skin evaluations by a board certified dermatologist
  • Study medication and treatment
  • Compensation for time and travel

Psoriasis Study-
PSORIASIS has made its mark on you. Here’s a chance to make yours. Join our psoriasis registry.

PSOLAR is looking for 8,000 volunteers to participate in an eight year registry to observe and collect information from patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. No medications will be administered and you will not have to change your current psoriasis treatment or care.

You may qualify if you:
  • Are a male or female
  • Are at least 18 years of age
  • Have been diagnosed with psoriasis
  • Are willing to participate in follow-up visits every 6 months
 
 
Eczema Study-
Do you have Atopic Dermatitis and have been treated with Protopic® (tacrolimus ointment)?
A long-term safety research study is being conducted at this office to evaluate the safety of Protopic®.

Have you used Protopic®:
  • Before the age of 16, and
  • For at least 6 weeks for the treatment of atopic dermatitis?
If so, you may qualify to participate in this study.

Qualified participants will receive:
  • 1 physical examination every year and 1 dermatological examination every other year for the next 10 years
  • Study participation with little to no interference in your daily activities