Dermatology

Helping children and adolescents put their best face forward.

Active Clinical Trials

Rady Children's Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology Division conducts more clinical trials than any pediatric dermatology program in the nation.

Current Studies:

Psoriasis

Do you or your child suffer from DRY, THICK, RED patches on the body?

If you said YES to any of these, it may be PSORIASIS.

The Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology office is conducting research studies to help study this condition.

Those who qualify will receive:

• Study-related medical evaluations
• Possible reimbursement for time and travel

Participants must be at least 2 months of age.

For more information, please call 858-576-1700, ext 4295.

Eczema

STUDY #1: Does your child have red, dry, thickened, or itching patches on his or her skin?

Your child may have eczema or atopic dermatitis. Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology is currently enrolling subjects for a clinical research study to treat this condition. This study involves using an investigational topical ointment (applied to the skin) twice daily for 28 days. This study ointment may have anti-inflammatory properties and is a non-steroidal drug.

Ages included for enrollment are: 12 to 17 years.

The study involves multiple visits, lab draws and two nine-hour visits to our clinic over a 29-day timeline.

Subjects are reimbursed for time and travel.

For more information, contact Nicola Borok, R.N., C.C.R.C., at 858-576-1700, ext. 4295 or nborok@rchsd.org.

STUDY #2: Do you have ECZEMA or ATOPIC DERMATITIS?

Have you used PROTOPIC® (tacrolimus) ointment before you were 16 years of age to treat your eczema?

Would you be interested in participating in a long-term program that will monitor your health?

You may be eligible to participate in an observational research study. Talk to your physician if you would like to learn more about this important program or contact:

Nicola Borok, R.N., C.C.R.C.
Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology
858-576-1700, ext. 4295

Skin Infection

Does your child have a skin infection?

Dr. Wynnis Tom at Rady Children’s Dermatology is conducting a research study looking at skin infections in children.

We’re looking for kids 0-18 years of age with skin infections such as:

• Cellulitis
• Impetigo
• Folliculitis
• Furuncle/Carbuncle
• Superinfected eczema

The study will take approximately 30 minutes and involves no blood draws. Written parental permission is needed for participation.

How can you participate?

If your child has any of the above skin conditions, let your doctor know or contact us.

Phone: 858-576-1700, ext. 4295
Email: sadmani@rchsd.org