Cosmetic dermatology research is a rapidly growing industry, with more and more people seeking non-invasive procedures to enhance their appearance. Although conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are more commonly associated with dermatology research, clinical trials are just as important in cosmetic dermatology to ensure the safety and efficacy of new treatments and procedures. Whereas medical dermatologists help improve the health and appearance of a patient’s skin, cosmetic dermatologists go one step further to ensure aesthetic treatment of conditions like wrinkles and scars. As with any other medical field, clinical research in cosmetic dermatology provides valuable insights to drive therapeutic innovation in the industry.
However, because this area of research is a subspecialty of dermatology, sponsors, and contract research organizations (CROs) may have difficulty locating well-suited clinical research sites with the right experience. Although larger sites may have more resources, smaller sites can often provide more personalized care to clinical trial participants while building a closer partnership with their sponsors and/or CRO’s study teams. If your next cosmetic dermatology clinical trial needs detail-oriented, experienced research clinics, these top five small sites specializing in cosmetic services are an excellent place to start!
1 | Skin Care Research (Florida & Texas)
Based in Dallas, Texas, Skin Care Research (SCR) is a small clinical research site that offers a wide variety of dermatology expertise, including cosmetic dermatology. Their geographic locations span four additional active trial sites across major cities in Florida, ensuring high-quality patient recruitment outcomes. SCR offers sponsors and CROs over 25 years of extensive experience with all facets of dermatological and cosmetic indications, including crow’s feet, alopecia areata, and abdominal scar revision surgery. Not only is this site continuously expanding its offerings of cosmetic dermatology trials investigating the latest cosmetic products, SCR leverages its research findings to drive evidence-based decisions in patient care.
2 | Dermatology Research Associates (Los Angeles, California)
The site staff at Dermatology Research Associates provide their patients with the highest level of dermatologic care, from medical and surgical intervention to cosmetic treatments. Led by Howard Sofen, M.D., this clinical research site has been proudly serving Los Angeles since 1950, offering the latest medical and cosmetic skin treatments. As a local community-based clinical trial center, Dr. Sofen’s team of experienced clinicians and research professionals has a long-standing history of excellence in clinical research to offer potential sponsors and CROs for cosmetic dermatology trials.
3 | Schweiger Dermatology Group (New York & New Jersey)
The Schweiger Dermatology Group’s (SDG) dedicated clinical research department is led by David Goldberg, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist with over 25 years of experience in conducting large multicenter clinical trials across New York and New Jersey. The research site staff at SDG boast extensive familiarity and expertise in conducting dermatologic studies for medical and cosmetic devices, as well as pharmaceutical interventions. In addition to offering clinical trial interventions such as SofWave treatment and microneedling, SDG provides a dedicated Skin of Color Clinic run by dermatologists with expertise in addressing the unique cosmetic dermatologic needs of all skin tones and ethnicities. Dr. Goldberg’s site prides itself on providing personalized care and industry-standard regulatory compliance, ensuring quality clinical data and the highest level of patient care.
4 | Cosmetic Laser Dermatology (San Diego, California)
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology (CLDerm) is a trusted source of cosmetic dermatologic care and a leading medical spa in San Diego. This site is led by an experienced team of seven board-certified dermatologists and offers prospective patients the latest advances in cosmetic skin care technology and treatment procedures, such as Juvederm® and Botox®. CLDerm offers extensive site resources to support cosmetic dermatology studies with a wide range of indications from neck lines and sclerotherapy to acne and acne scars. Sponsors and their CRO’s teams can also take full advantage of the full-service certified study staff who have specialized expertise in cosmetic treatments.
5 | Miami Dermatology & Laser Research (Miami, Florida)
Located in Miami, Florida, the Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute is a leading clinical research site for cosmetic dermatology. The site has conducted a wide range of clinical trials under the direction of Jill Waibel, M.D., FAAD, for the treatment and diagnosis of medical and cosmetic skin conditions. With the help of their extensive team of board-certified dermatologists and fully trained research staff, the Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute has been recognized as a trusted clinical research facility by leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide. Their dedicated Clinical Trial Division ensures your next cosmetic dermatologic study will be in the hands of a capable, experienced research team.
The Vial Dermatology CRO
If you’re looking for a comprehensive CRO to help with your cosmetic dermatology clinical trials, look no further than the Vial Dermatology CRO. With a full suite of CRO services and a commitment to leveraging digital technology, Vial is dedicated to helping sponsors find the best investigators and research sites to ensure success.
Vial is a full-service CRO that recognizes the importance of advancing digital technology to drive innovation in today’s drug development landscape.
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