Current research trials

At any given time, Schlessinger MD Skin Research Center may be performing up to 25 clinical research trials. This degree of clinical research is unparalleled in clinical practice. In fact, Dr. Schlessinger and Schlessinger MD Skin Research Center conduct more dermatology clinical trials than Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Dermatology departments combined. We look forward to offering you the opportunity to participate in one of our clinical trials, ranging from dermatology to cosmetic surgery.

Knee with psoriasis 

Psoriasis

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Adult Studies: Age 19 years or older
  • Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis symptoms
Man with alopecia

Alopecia Areata – 3 open studies

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Age 19 and older
  • All studies require participants to have suffered 50%, or more, hair loss
  • Patchy alopecia symptoms, may qualify
Women's legs and hands with vitiligo

Vitiligo – enrolling soon!

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Adolescents only
  • Clinical diagnosis of non-segmental vitiligo for at least 3 months
  • Present on face and body
Woman with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Age 19 years or older
  • Have moderate to severe symptoms or lesions of Hidradenitis Suppurativa for greater than 12 months
  • More than 5 lesions in two different anatomical locations
Arm with atopic dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Pediatric study: Ages 2 – 12 years
  • Adult study: Age 12 years or older
  • Have mild, moderate or severe Atopic Dermatitis
  • Atopic Dermatitis covering at least 10% of body area
  • Chronic Atopic Dermatitis present at least 1 year
Back of man's scalp with psoriasis

Genital Psoriasis

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Age 19 years or older
  • Moderate or severe symptoms
Back of hand with a large wart on the pinky finger

Common Wart

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Age 12 years or older
  • Have at least 3 common warts present

Masseter muscle prominence

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Age 19 years or older
  • Have a BMI less than 30
  • Have a prominent masseter muscle

Chronic spontaneous urticaria

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

  • Male or Female
  • Age 19 years or older
  • Recurrent pruritus, or itching, with hives

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JOEL SCHLESSINGER, MD

More clinical trials are coming soon at Schlessinger MD Research Center

Thank you for your interest in our Clinical Trials division at Schlessinger MD. More clinical trials are underway and will be posted here in the coming weeks.

Register to participate in a clinical trial.

Contact our research department

PHONE: (402) 697-6599

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