In our quest at the Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston to continuously improve treatment methods, Dr. Todd Schlesinger and our staff conduct ongoing studies involving medications, lasers and other skin treatments. Opportunities are utilized to seek patients who meet the qualifications to volunteer for many different clinical trial studies. Multiple visits to our office may be required during study involvement and commitment. If you are interested in a trial, please click the links below and fill out the contact form indicating which study you might want to be a participant of. If you meet the requisite study criteria, one of our staff will contact you and provide further details and set up an appointment for discussion.
Do you suffer from acne?
Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston could use your help in testing one of the newest acne treatment devices. Once only available in medical offices, it is now available to you for at-home use.
Have you tried every skin care product on the market and still suffer from acne? Are you ready to get rid of your harsh drying acne products? Quasar Calypso's therapy requires no harsh chemicals or medications. If you are at least 12 years of age, you are eligible to participate in the study of this at-home anti-acne skin care device. This is a short term research study that requires only 3 office visits in total. All participants will receive study-related care and study product at no charge.
Provide us with your contact information if you are interested in this study being conducted at DLCC.
Are you one of the many patients suffering from Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis?
The Clinical Research Department at Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston could be the answer to all of your dermatitis problems.
Have you tried topical steroid therapies and experienced untoward effects? This steroid free product, Bionect Hydrogel, is able to maintain the hydration of your skin while ridding you of your dermatitis. If you suffer from facial seborrheic dermatitis and are at least 18 years of age you are eligible to participate. There will be a minimum of 4 office visits required and all study-related care and products will be provided free of charge.
Provide us with your contact information if you are interested in participation in this study being conducted at DLCC.
The Research Department of the Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston is seeking participants for a short term research study testing the effectiveness of a new topical product intended to improve the appearance of skin tone and texture. Participants will receive study-related care and study product at no charge.
Provide us with your contact information if you are interested in this study being conducted at DLCC.
Do you have Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis? Have you used Protopic® (tacrolimus) Ointment before you were 16 years of age to treat these conditions? The Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston is currently conducting a long- term safety research study for Protopic®. If so, you may qualify to participate in this observational research study.
The APPLES Study is a prospective pediatric longitudinal evaluation study. Qualified participants will receive a physical examination every year and one dermatological examination every other year for ten years. Study participation requires little to no interference in your daily activities. All participants will receive a $10 payment following a paper or telephone interview conducted every six months.
Provide us with your contact information if you are interested in this study being conducted at DLCC.
Psoriasis causing you to hate your skin?
If you have psoriasis and are interested in assisting the medical community to improve treatments of this skin condition, Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston (DLCC) wants you to consider participation in a clinical trial study.
Pharmaceutical research studies collect information from those psoriasis patients treated with systemic medications to determine what positive and negative effects develop from these therapies. Currently, DLCC staff are engaged in trials that collect and investigate this data. Working with multiple dermatology offices across the nation, patients will be monitored over a 5 to 10 year period and continuously report their health status to their investigative dermatologist. Combined results of these studies will assess the long-term safety and benefits of multiple different psoriasis medications. Patients are evaluated approximately every 6 months to assess their psoriasis, general health and response to treatment.
Even if you are not currently receiving treatment for your psoriasis, you may still be eligible. Please provide us with your contact information so that we can determine your eligibility.
Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston is currently looking for qualifying participants at least 18 years of age to participate in an eight-week study of a topical cream for broken skin dermatitis. Compensation is provided.
Provide us with your contact information if you are interested in this study being conducted at DLCC.
Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston is currently looking for qualifying participants at least 18 years of age with facial hyperpigmentation, also known as melasma or “mask of pregnancy”. Participants cannot be pregnant or breast-feeding. Product will be provided.
Provide us with your contact information if you are interested in this study being conducted at DLCC.
Want to get fresher, clearer skin while helping the development of science?
Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston (DLCC) was exclusively chosen to spearhead a skin care study customized just for you!
The study sponsor has selected our office as the first in the United States to help track the results of a new line of Italian superficial skin peels. This unique system has been developed and widely used in Italy before reaching the United States.
Each series of peels is tailored to target your specific skin type whether it be acneic, hyperpigmented, sun damaged, combination oily or combination dry. Results include an outstanding improvement in the appearance of fine expression lines and pigment irregularities. Overall enhancement of skin brilliance, skin tone, and a reduction of pore size will also be evident. Softening of the skin and of shallow acne scars are just another of the many expected and desired outcomes.
This study has been completed.
Provide us with your contact information if your are interested in other cosmetic oriented studies being conducted at DLCC.
Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston was selected to perform a study of two novel products designed to deliver pure Vitamin A and Vitamin C to the skin. In this study, participants applied the products morning and night using a carefully controlled regimen and reported back with a diary, series of questionnaires and standardized medical photographs.
This study has been completed and the results were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s 68th Annual Meeting in Miami, Florida in March, 2010.
Provide us with your contact information if your are interested in other cosmetic oriented studies being conducted at DLCC.
Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston was selected to perform a study involving a novel acne regimen using pads that are impregnated with new formulations of benzoyl peroxide and salacylic acid. In this study, participants applied the products morning and night using a carefully controlled regimen and reported back with a diary, series of questionnaires and standardized medical photographs.
This study has been completed and the results were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s 68th Annual Meeting in Miami, Florida in March, 2010.
Provide us with your contact information if your are interested in other cosmetic oriented studies being conducted at DLCC.
Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston is committed to clinical research. As such, we are constantly evaluating new trials in our search for ways to improve the lives of our patients.
Even if you do not think you are a current candidate, please complete our contact form. We will make sure to contact you when a study you may qualify for becomes available.
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