Information for Sponsors

The goal of the Dermatology Clinical Research Program is to provide outstanding service to the sponsor/industry partners while observing the highest ethical standards in human research protection. Our program aims to advance the development of innovative treatments, deepen our understanding of disease mechanisms and accelerate the progress in technology and diagnostics.

Our program operates with a team consisting of a Principal Investigator, one or more Sub-Investigators (all board-certified dermatologists), two Clinical Research Coordinators, and a Clinical Trials Administrative Specialist.

The clinical research facility is fully equipped with examination rooms, locked cabinets, a freezer, a refrigerator, a temperature-controlled incubator, and a refrigerated centrifuge. Equipment is monitored on a regular basis and certified annually. Private offices are available for independent on-site blinded and unblinded CRA(s) monitoring visits. Our Program also has the support of ancillary services provided by the UC Health system. Some of the services provided include:

• Investigational Drug Services (IDS) - a division of pharmacy services that is responsible for facilitating (procuring, storing, preparing and dispensing) investigational agents for trials conducted at the University of Cincinnati. This is a Licensed Pharmacy focused on dispensing “investigational agents”
• Investigational Imaging Services - The Radiology Department at UC Health offers a range of imaging services as well as specialized procedures
• UC Health Laboratory – The UC Health Laboratory is involved in many research studies, having provided special handling, specimen storage and laboratory testing
• Infusion services – UC Health has state-of-the-art infusion suites available for clinical trial participants who are receiving IV investigational product
• Cardiology – The Department of Cardiology at UC Health can offer a wide range of specialized services to support clinical trials

We also maintain liaisons with the UC Health Office of Clinical Research (OCR), the University of Cincinnati Institutional Review Board. Sponsored initiated multi-site clinical trials are permitted to use the following external IRBs: Advarra, WIRB or Quorum.

Our site has been a top enroller on acne vulgaris, psoriasis, and actinic keratosis multi-site studies. Our patient population includes conditions such as:

• acne vulgaris
• actinic keratosis
• plaque and scalp psoriasis
• seborrheic dermatitis
• solar lentigines
• atopic dermatitis
• discoid lupus erythematosus
• hidradenitis suppurativa
• prurigo nodularis
• cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
• lichen simplex chronicus

For further information, please call our Clinical Trials Research Line at 513-475-7631 or email us DermClinicalTrials@UCHealth.com.

Links to:

UC Health Office of Clinical Research

List of Active UC Health Clinical Trials

OCR Contact Information