Our Studies
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You may be looking for the paid clinical trials near you in Indiana. Explore our ongoing dermatology clinical trial services here.
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Our clinical research institute conducts clinical trials with meticulous care and adheres to strict protocols designed to prioritize participant safety. These protocols are subject to rigorous evaluation and approval by an independent committee known as an Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB assesses the risks and benefits of the study to ensure that participant safety remains paramount throughout the research process. In dermatology clinical trials at Indiana University, these principles guide our efforts to advance understanding and treatment options for skin-related conditions.
Clinical research is a type of medical study that involves human participants to test new treatments, drugs, or medical devices. It aims to find better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat diseases and improve patient care. Through clinical research, scientists gather data on the safety and effectiveness of new therapies.
A Clinical Research Organization (CRO) is a company that provides support to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries by managing and overseeing clinical trials and research. CROs offer various services, including study design, patient recruitment, data management, regulatory compliance, and report writing, to help bring new medical products to market efficiently and safely.
Eligibility for clinical trials depends on factors like age, gender, medical condition, medical history, current medications, and overall health. Each trial has specific criteria you must meet, which you can learn about by contacting the research team.
Clinical research is important because it helps develop new treatments, medications, and medical devices, improving healthcare and patient outcomes. It advances our understanding of diseases, identifies effective therapies, and ensures the safety and efficacy of new medical interventions before they are widely used.
Clinical trials progress through four phases. Phase I assesses safety and dosage in a small group. Phase II expands to evaluate effectiveness in a larger group. Phase III compares with standard care in a larger population. Phase IV monitors long-term safety and effectiveness post-approval. Each phase builds on the previous one, culminating in comprehensive insights into a treatment's efficacy, safety, and optimal use.
Clinical trials prioritize safety with rigorous protocols, ethics reviews, and informed consent. While no intervention is risk-free, we aim to minimize risks and ensure participant well-being.
Yes, you can leave a clinical trial at any time after it has begun. Participation in clinical trials is entirely voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from the study for any reason without any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
An investigational drug, also known as an experimental drug, is a pharmaceutical compound that has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for general use in the public. These drugs are typically in the process of being tested in clinical trials to evaluate their safety, efficacy, dosage, and potential side effects.
Visit our website and fill out the contact form. If your condition matches any of our ongoing clinical trials, we will contact you.