Howard Sofen, MD

8930 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 114, Los Angeles CA 90045

Clinical Research

Active Studies

We are consistently looking for patients with a variety of medical condition who are interested in participating in a clinical trial. If you feel you or a family member satisfies these requirements, please contact us via phone (310-337-7171) or our contact form.

Psoriasis

Moderate to Severe

We are looking for patients over the age of 18 to participate in a clinical research study using two medications which have already been approved by the FDA. The study will last 6 months and requires that the patient have moderate to severe psoriasis, as diagnosed by a physician.

Benefits:
  • Examinations by a board-certified dermatologist
  • Combination therapy with 2 FDA-approved medications
  • Compensation for time and travel

Moderate to Severe

We are looking for patients over the age of 18 with moderate to severe psoriasis (as diagnosed by a physician) to participate in a clinical research study using an oral agent.

Benefits:
  • Examinations by a board-certified dermatologist
  • Treatment lasts between 6 months and 5 years
  • Compensation for time and travel

Psoriatic Arthritis

We are looking for patients between the ages of 18 and 99 with moderate to severe psoriatic arthritis (as diagnosed by a physician) to participate in a clinical research study using an FDA-approved medication for a new indication.

Benefits:
  • Examinations by a board-certified dermatologist
  • 1-2 year treatment with a biologic
  • Compensation for time and travel

Chronic Hand Eczema

We are looking for patients over 18 with severe chronic hand eczema (as diagnosed by a physician) to participate in a clinical research study using an oral agent.

Benefits:
  • Examinations by a board-certified dermatologist
  • Possible treatment for up to six months
  • Compensation for time and travel

Acne

We are looking for patients between the ages of 12 and 45 with moderate to severe acne (as diagnosed by a physician) to participate in a clinical research study using a topical agent.

Benefits:
  • Examinations by a board-certified dermatologist
  • Possible treatment for two months
  • Compensation for time and travel

Toenail Fungus

We are looking for patients age 18 and older with toenail fungus covering 20-60% of at least one of their great toes to participate in a study using a topical investigational product.

Benefits:
  • Examinations by a board-certified dermatologist
  • Possible treatment for up to one year
  • Compensation for time and travel