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\nThe Dermatology Clinical Research Center (DCRC) is at the forefront of advancing dermatology through innovative and impactful research. Our team of expert, certified professionals brings dedication and precision to every step of the clinical trial process-from planning and development to implementation and regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n
Guided by Clinical Research Director Jun Lu, MD, FAAD, the DCRC explores a wide range of skin conditions with one clear mission: to deepen our understanding of dermatologic disease and to uncover new therapies that improve patients’ lives.<\/p>\n
Beyond conducting investigator-initiated studies, we actively collaborate with leading pharmaceutical companies and academic medical centers, bringing cutting-edge research opportunities to UConn Health. Through these efforts, the DCRC strengthens UConn Health’s commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and discovery.<\/p>\n
Hidradenitis Suppurativa<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CCLE) and Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE)<\/strong><\/p>\n Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria<\/strong><\/p>\n Atopic Dermatitis<\/strong><\/p>\n Alopecia Areata<\/strong><\/p>\n GPP<\/strong><\/p>\n Psoriasis<\/strong><\/p>\n A clinical trial is a research study to answer specific questions about vaccines or new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Clinical trials (also called medical research and research studies) are used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both safe and effective. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work.<\/p>\n Ideas for clinical trials usually come from researchers. Once researchers test new therapies or procedures in the laboratory and get promising results, they begin planning Phase I clinical trials. New therapies are tested on people only after laboratory and animal studies show promising results.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWho can participate in a clinical trial?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t All clinical trials have guidelines about who can get into the program. Guidelines are based on such factors as age, type of disease, medical history, and current medical condition. Before you join a clinical trial, you must qualify for the study. Some research studies seek volunteers with illnesses or conditions to be studied in the clinical trial, while others need healthy volunteers. Healthy volunteers participate in Phase I trials, vaccine studies, and trials on research on preventive care for children or adults.<\/p>\n The factors that allow you to participate in a clinical trial are called inclusion criteria and the factors that keep you from participating are called exclusion criteria.<\/p>\n It is important to note that inclusion and exclusion criteria are not used to reject people personally. Instead, the criteria are used to identify appropriate participants and keep them safe. The criteria help ensure that researchers will be able to answer the questions they plan to study.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBenefits and risks in a clinical trial?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t There are both benefits and risks associated with clinical trials. By participating in a clinical trial, you can:<\/p>\n Clinical trials have risks:<\/p>\n You should know as much as possible about the research study. It is important for you to feel very comfortable asking questions and the staff should answer them in a way you can understand. A list of sample questions appears below:<\/p>\n Some questions you might ask about the research include:<\/p>\n Some questions about your participation in the study include:<\/p>\n Questions about risks and benefits include:<\/p>\n Other questions include:<\/p>\n The government has strict guidelines and safeguards to protect people who choose to participate in clinical trials. Every clinical trial in the U.S. must be approved and monitored by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to make sure the risks are as low as possible and are worth any potential benefits.<\/p>\n An IRB is an independent committee of physicians, statisticians, community advocates, and others that ensures that a clinical trial is ethical and the rights of study participants are protected. All institutions that conduct or support biomedical research involving people must, by federal regulation, have an IRB that initially approves and periodically reviews the research.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Research & Clinical Trials The Dermatology Clinical Research Center (DCRC) is at the forefront of advancing dermatology through innovative and impactful research. Our team of expert, certified professionals brings dedication and precision to every step of the clinical trial process-from planning and development to implementation and regulatory oversight. 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\n\t\tFrequently Asked Questions\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a clinical trial?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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