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Access to Cutting-Edge Treatments

Every day, innovative treatments with the potential to transform healthcare are being developed. Participating in clinical research not only provides access to groundbreaking treatments before they become widely available, but also contributes to advancing medical knowledge that will benefit future patients facing similar conditions.

If selected for one of our studies, you may receive compensation for your time and travel, as well as free visits and medication related to the study. Contact us today to learn how you can improve your health while contributing to the future of medicine.

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Visit here to explore further! You can also complete our Engagement Questionnaire to discover clinical trials in your area that you may be eligible to join.

A Partnership Between You and Your Provider

At Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics, your relationship with your physician is the foundation of our patient-centered approach. Patients benefit from direct access to the medical investigator overseeing the study, as well as a dedicated team of experts specializing in their specific condition.

Participating in a clinical trial can offer numerous benefits, including:

Access to cutting-edge treatments before they are publicly available
Taking a proactive role in your healthcare journey
Receiving expert medical care at top healthcare facilities
Contributing to advancing medical research for others
Finding a treatment that works for you
Compensation for your time, in some cases

Participation in a research study is entirely voluntary. Once you fully understand the details of the study, if you choose to participate, you will be asked to sign an “informed consent form.” You are free to withdraw at any time, for any reason, even after signing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clinical trials (or studies) are research studies that rely on volunteers to discover better ways to prevent, detect, treat, or cure diseases. Once a trial is approved for human participants, it moves through four distinct phases.

In Phase I trials, researchers test an intervention on a small group of healthy volunteers to assess its safety, dosage, and potential side effects.

Phase II, III, and IV trials involve larger participant groups to further assess safety and effectiveness.

It's important to note that laws are in place to protect the safety and privacy of clinical trial participants.

Clinical research seeks to improve patient outcomes by identifying better treatments, enhancing existing therapies, or developing new diagnostic tools for early disease detection. These studies evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatments, drugs, or devices, which plays a critical role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and ultimately saving lives.

Patient safety is our top priority in clinical research. To ensure the rights and welfare of participants, clinical trials are overseen by two primary regulatory bodies:

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which provides regulatory oversight, ensuring the safety of participants.
An Institutional Review Board (IRB), which provides ethical oversight and ensures that protocols are safe and ethical for participants.

Participating in clinical research offers several advantages, such as access to innovative treatments, professional medical care from experts in the disease area, and contributing to the advancement of medical research. Participants often receive compensation for their time and travel.

While there are many benefits, there are also potential risks, including the possibility that the treatment may not work, that participation may require significant time and effort, and that side effects may occur. It’s important to consider both the benefits and risks before participating in a clinical trial. In many cases, the potential benefits of cutting-edge treatments outweigh the risks.

Steps to Participation

If you are interested in participating in one of our clinical research studies at Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics, you can expect the following:

01. Questionnaire

Our Clinical Research Coordinator will guide you through a pre-screening questionnaire. We will review your medical history to ensure you meet all criteria for participation. Once confirmed, an initial screening visit will be scheduled at our practice.

02. Screening Visit

At this visit, our clinical research team will review all study details with you, and you will sign a consent form. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during this step. Next, an examination will be performed to determine if you fully qualify for participation in the study.

03. Enrollment

If you meet the criteria at the screening, you will proceed to schedule your study visits. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work with you to finalize all upcoming appointments. You will officially be enrolled and receive further details about study requirements and next steps.

04. Participation

From here, you will attend scheduled visits to our practice as part of the study. Our clinical research team will stay in touch to ensure your safety and satisfaction throughout. We’ll work together to make sure your experience is positive and the study is completed smoothly.