Clinical Studies Center

Clinical Studies Center

SkinCare Research is a division of SkinCare Physicians. Our research facility is world renowned, and through the collaborative efforts of our research group we have helped to advance the field of dermatology, skin surgery, laser and cosmetic surgery. We take great care to insure both scientific integrity and ethical conduct in all clinical trials. The Clinical Studies Center at our Boston dermatology practice is directed by Jeffrey S. Dover MD, Kenneth A. Arndt MD, Michael S. Kaminer MD, and Thomas E. Rohrer MD.

Our physicians have been performing clinical research in medical, procedural and aesthetic dermatology for over 25 years. In 2000, SkinCare Research was created to formalize these research efforts. Since its inception, we have performed over 30 studies, including investigator initiated, sponsor initiated, FDA monitored, prospective controlled, pilot and full phase III studies.

Joaninha Barbosa, Director of Research and her study coordinators, Mannu Kuriakose and Ella DiTomaso, can be reached at (617) 731-1600 ext 1625. There are also two board certified dermatologists on our research staff who are fellows at SkinCare Physicians and assist in the direction and implementation of clinical trials.

SkinCare Research follows the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and is proud of its high standards, thorough completion of all clinical trials and research within their time lines, and our well known record of timely publication in first line medical and scientific journals.

Current Clinical Studies

We are currently enrolling volunteers for the following studies:

Hair Loss Study for Adult Females
This study will evaluate hair thinning in adult females between 18 and 65 years of age. Read more.

Lip Filler
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of filler injections for lip augmentation. Participants must be over the age of 21 years to qualify for this study. This study will last approximately 20 months.

Neurotoxin
This study will evaluate the safety, efficacy, and improvement of appearance of the glabellar lines with neurotoxin injections. Participants must be female or male and 18 years or older to participate in this study.

Microneedling (Upper Lip Lines)
This study will evaluate safety and the aesthetic improvement of microneedling with a topical agent on the perioral area. Participants must be 40-70 years old to participate in this study.

Microneedling
This study will evaluate safety and the aesthetic improvement of microneedling with a topical agent for the face. Participants must be over the age of 30 years to qualify for this study.

To learn more about these clinical trials and see if you may qualify, please call SkinCare Research at 617-731-1600 ext. 1625 or email [email protected]