research

Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County’s commitment to clinical research ensures patients safety, quality and efficiency.  Our facility has over 35 years of experience providing state-of-the-art skincare and disease management. As part of remaining on the forefront of Medicine, Clinical Research allows us to bring the latest innovations in treatments and medications to our patients, regardless of insurance coverage.  All study activities comply with ICH Guidelines and are under the supervision of our Medical Director, Cheryl L. Effron, M.D.

Our bilingual staff members are trained to provide thorough screening and consenting of all patients to insure candidates that are well qualified for each study.

At current, we are recruiting for the following clinical trial protocols:

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A study assessing safety, and tolerability of an injectable medication in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

  • Male and females with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Patients must be 18+ years of age
  • Patients must only use the study medication through course of trial
  • Female patients must agree to use highly effective method of birth control while in the study
  • Must be willing to comply with study required visits and procedures
  • The study includes 1 Year  of participation
  • Study medication and related visits are FREE
  • Compensation provided for study participation

Acne/Rosacea: A study on the use of oral medication for treatment of Acne-Rosacea.  Male and females with moderate to severe acne affecting the face

  • Patients must be 18+ years of age
  • Patients must only use the study medication through course of trial
  • Female patients must agree to use highly effective method of birth control while in the study
  • Must be willing to comply with study required visits and procedures
  • The study includes 5 visits and will be 12 weeks of participation
  • Study medication and related visits are FREE
  • Compensation provided for study participation

Psoriasis: A study to evaluate the effect of a topical cream in adults with plaque psoriasis

  • Male and females with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis affecting the body.
  • Patients must be 18+ years of age
  • Patients must only use the study medication through course of trial
  • Female patients must agree to use highly effective method of birth control while in the study
  • Must be willing to comply with study required visits and procedures
  • The study includes 1 Year  of participation
  • Study medication and related visits are FREE
  • Compensation provided for study participation

Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema:  A study to Evaluate injectable medication in adults with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema.

  • Male and females with moderate to severe Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema affecting the body.
  • Patients must be 18+ years of age
  • Patients must only use the study medication through course of trial
  • Female patients must agree to use highly effective method of birth control while in the study
  • Must be willing to comply with study required visits and procedures
  • The study includes 1 Year  of participation
  • Study medication and related visits are FREE
  • Compensation provided for study participation

Patients interested in being evaluated for participation in any current or future studies with Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County should contact Sal Beltran, Research Coordinator, at 323-283-4090.  If you qualify for a current study, you will be contacted to schedule your free evaluation for qualification in the study.