Clinical Trials
Clinical trial opportunities
A clinical trial (also clinical research) is a research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work in people and ways to improve health.Clinical Research Unit
The OHSU Department of Dermatology offers many different clinical trials throughout the year. Most trials have a limited number of spots or time allowed to enroll patients.
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, check back often to see if a new trial is available. To learn more about clinical trials, visit the National Institutes of Health
clinical trial site.
| Current Dermatology Clinical Trials |
Dr. Eric Simpson is studying eczema prevention in infants. We are enrolling babies younger than three weeks old with at least one family member affected by seasonal allergies, eczema or asthma.
The Atopic Dermatitis Research Network (ADRN), sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a consortium of academic medical centers, is seeking to better understand why people with AD experience more skin infections. The researchers will focus on Staphylococcus aureus infections and widespread viral infections of the skin, both of which are more prevalent among AD patients.
Dr. Eric Simpson is overseeing a study to test a systemic investigational drug for people who have moderate to severe psoriasis.
at the OHSU Department of Dermatology.