Actively Enrolling Research Studies at Northwestern University and Children’s Memorial Hospital

(Please click on each study title for further details.)

Cosmetic

Effect of Externally Implantable Tissue Expansion Device on Scar Length

Treatment of Acne Scarring With a Novel Procedure Combination

Eczema

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Two Topical Creams for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

A Pediatric Longitudinal Evaluation to Assess the Long-Term Safety of Protopic for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (APPLES)

Atopic Dermatitis Vaccinia Network (ADVN): Biomarker Registry Study and Genetics of Atopic Dermatitis in Eczema Herpeticum

Oncology

Safety and Efficacy of Nitrogen Mustard in Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides

An open label six month study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of nitrogen mustard (NM) 0.04% ointment formulation in patients with stage I or IIA mycosis fungoides (MF) who have completed an initial 12 month treatment with nitrogen mustard 0.02% but without a complete response

Basal Cell Carcinoma Recurrence

Effect of the Subconscious on Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Evaluation of erlotinib pharmacokinetics during doxycycline treatment for erlotinib-induced rash

A Novel Treatment for Metastatic Melanoma

Sorafenib- Induced Rash Treatment

Safety, Tolerability and Systemic Absorption of Menadione Topical Lotion for Epidermal-Growth-Factor-Receptor (EGFR) Inhibitor-Associated Rash

Warning Signs of Aggressive Squamous Cell Carcinoma by at risk Patients

A Pivotal Phase II, Multicenter, Single-Arm, Two-Cohort trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of GDC-0339 in Patients with Advanced Basal Cell Carcinmoa

Pigmented Disorders

Study of Light Treatment and Laser Treatment for Melasma

Study of Acid Peel and Laser for the Treatment of Melasma

Quality of Life & Outcomes

Development of FAST Questionnaire to Assess Dermatology Related Quality of Life in patients on EGFR Inhibitors

Partner Assistance In Learning And Performing Skin Self-Examination

Additional Studies

Photo-Therapy With a Topical Retinoid Versus Photo-Therapy Alone for Actinic Keratoses

Dermatology Database Of Patients With Organ Transplants

Effect of Thymosin Beta 4 on Wound Healing in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa

A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Investigate the Effects of Alwextin Cream in the Treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa

Tadalafil for the Treatment of Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon

Quantitative Evaluation of Skin Shrinkage Caused by Energy Delivery