Clinical Trials Unit
Stanford University School of Medicine's Center for Advanced Dermatologic Investigation is the Dermatology Department's clinical trials unit.
The Center is home to 12-15 ongoing clinical studies, investigating the safety and efficacy of new and currently available drugs and over-the-counter medications. The Center works with Stanford's own panel on medical research, leading pharmaceutical companies,and the Food and Drug Administration to safely and ethically expand the medical field's knowledge of dermatologic treatments. New studies begin regularly, and the Center continues to recruit patients with skin aging, sun damage, skin cancer (including basal cell carcinomas), psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, and other dermatologic diseases for ongoing studies.
Skin Aging Studies
We seek to understand the human aging processes as it relates to skin on a fundamental level. To this end, our studies focus on clinical and translational research efforts ranging from: (1) the analysis of gene changes which predispose individuals to exceptionally youthful skin to (2) molecular signatures that may be biomarkers for aging skin to (3) the careful study of new candidate agents which might affect the skin aging process.
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Recent advances in our understanding of basal cell skin cancer biology have enabled the development of cutting edge study drugs which combat tumor growth. We are currently home to a number of clinical trials at the forefront of potential therapy for advanced or metastatic basal cell cancer. In addition, we seek to understand the biology of basal cell skin cancers and to identify molecular predictors for treatment success.
Acne Rosecea
This is a common and frustrating chronic inflammatory condition of the face, usually affecting older individuals. The causes of this complex condition are the subject of much study. Our clinical studies seek to identify new topical or oral medications to improve the symptoms of acne rosacea.
Contact
For more information, please email dermtrials@stanford.edu
Featured Clinical Trials
Trial of Acebilustat for the Treatment of Upper Arm Lymphedema
This study is designed to investigate the response of unilateral upper extremity (arm) lymphedema, during pharmacologic treatment of lymphedema with oral placebo and oral acebilustat. Participants will receive "study drug" (Acebilustat or placebo), for 9 months. For 3 of these months, the participant will receive placebo; for 6 of these months, the participant will receive active ingredient, acebilustat. The study is blinded which means that the participant will not be told which study pill they are taking.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- drug: Acebilustat
- drug: Placebo
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Upper arm lymphedema, single arm, stage 2, greater than 6 months duration
* Male or female.
* Ages 18-75.
* Prior imaging by lymphoscintigraphy or magnetic resonance lymphangiography that confirms the presence of lymphedema in the affected limb OR, at screening, an affected:unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1 with significant history of lymphedema
* Consistent use of an appropriately sized compression garment for daytime use.
* Willing to maintain a stable regimen of self-care from screening to end-of-study.
* If a potential participant has undergone prior microvascular (vascular lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis) or debulking surgical intervention, at least one year must have elapsed prior to screening AND, at screening, an affected: unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1.
* Lymphedema therapy must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to screening.
* Has received Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson \& Johnson)
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* . If the possibility of conception exits, agrees to use a medically acceptable method of contraception (both male and female) from the signing of the informed consent form through the entire study period; men or women who are surgically sterile (\> 6 months after surgery) or women who have been postmenopausal for at least 1 year are not considered to be of childbearing potential.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of any other investigational drug or therapy
* Other medical condition that could lead to acute limb edema (e.g. acute blood clot) or other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema (e.g. frozen shoulder).
* History of clotting disorder.
* Chronic (persistent) infection in the affected limb.
* Active cancer treatment or history of cancer treatment within the past 2 years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical cancer in-situ.
* Chronic kidney disease
* Liver disease
* Pregnancy or nursing.
* Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening.
* Any current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), e.g. ibuprofen, ketoprofen) or prior therapeutic use of ketoprofen.
* Any current use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory drugs (e.g., immunosuppressants, anticancer drugs, interleukins, interleukin antagonists or interleukin receptor blockers) or leukotriene pathway inhibitor (zileuton), leukotriene receptor antagonist (e.g montelukast).
* Personal or family history of prolonged QT syndrome
* Any reason (in addition to those listed above) that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes full participation in the study.
* Any current use of statin drugs. The use of any statin drug should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the trial enrollment
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - 75 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
ALL
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Hanlong Fan
650-724-5476
Not Recruiting
Psoriasis Clinical Trials
Trial of Acebilustat for the Treatment of Upper Arm Lymphedema
This study is designed to investigate the response of unilateral upper extremity (arm) lymphedema, during pharmacologic treatment of lymphedema with oral placebo and oral acebilustat. Participants will receive "study drug" (Acebilustat or placebo), for 9 months. For 3 of these months, the participant will receive placebo; for 6 of these months, the participant will receive active ingredient, acebilustat. The study is blinded which means that the participant will not be told which study pill they are taking.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- drug: Acebilustat
- drug: Placebo
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Upper arm lymphedema, single arm, stage 2, greater than 6 months duration
* Male or female.
* Ages 18-75.
* Prior imaging by lymphoscintigraphy or magnetic resonance lymphangiography that confirms the presence of lymphedema in the affected limb OR, at screening, an affected:unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1 with significant history of lymphedema
* Consistent use of an appropriately sized compression garment for daytime use.
* Willing to maintain a stable regimen of self-care from screening to end-of-study.
* If a potential participant has undergone prior microvascular (vascular lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis) or debulking surgical intervention, at least one year must have elapsed prior to screening AND, at screening, an affected: unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1.
* Lymphedema therapy must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to screening.
* Has received Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson \& Johnson)
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* . If the possibility of conception exits, agrees to use a medically acceptable method of contraception (both male and female) from the signing of the informed consent form through the entire study period; men or women who are surgically sterile (\> 6 months after surgery) or women who have been postmenopausal for at least 1 year are not considered to be of childbearing potential.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of any other investigational drug or therapy
* Other medical condition that could lead to acute limb edema (e.g. acute blood clot) or other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema (e.g. frozen shoulder).
* History of clotting disorder.
* Chronic (persistent) infection in the affected limb.
* Active cancer treatment or history of cancer treatment within the past 2 years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical cancer in-situ.
* Chronic kidney disease
* Liver disease
* Pregnancy or nursing.
* Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening.
* Any current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), e.g. ibuprofen, ketoprofen) or prior therapeutic use of ketoprofen.
* Any current use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory drugs (e.g., immunosuppressants, anticancer drugs, interleukins, interleukin antagonists or interleukin receptor blockers) or leukotriene pathway inhibitor (zileuton), leukotriene receptor antagonist (e.g montelukast).
* Personal or family history of prolonged QT syndrome
* Any reason (in addition to those listed above) that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes full participation in the study.
* Any current use of statin drugs. The use of any statin drug should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the trial enrollment
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - 75 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
ALL
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Hanlong Fan
650-724-5476
Not Recruiting
Dermatology Clinical Trials
Trial of Acebilustat for the Treatment of Upper Arm Lymphedema
This study is designed to investigate the response of unilateral upper extremity (arm) lymphedema, during pharmacologic treatment of lymphedema with oral placebo and oral acebilustat. Participants will receive "study drug" (Acebilustat or placebo), for 9 months. For 3 of these months, the participant will receive placebo; for 6 of these months, the participant will receive active ingredient, acebilustat. The study is blinded which means that the participant will not be told which study pill they are taking.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- drug: Acebilustat
- drug: Placebo
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Upper arm lymphedema, single arm, stage 2, greater than 6 months duration
* Male or female.
* Ages 18-75.
* Prior imaging by lymphoscintigraphy or magnetic resonance lymphangiography that confirms the presence of lymphedema in the affected limb OR, at screening, an affected:unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1 with significant history of lymphedema
* Consistent use of an appropriately sized compression garment for daytime use.
* Willing to maintain a stable regimen of self-care from screening to end-of-study.
* If a potential participant has undergone prior microvascular (vascular lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis) or debulking surgical intervention, at least one year must have elapsed prior to screening AND, at screening, an affected: unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1.
* Lymphedema therapy must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to screening.
* Has received Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson \& Johnson)
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* . If the possibility of conception exits, agrees to use a medically acceptable method of contraception (both male and female) from the signing of the informed consent form through the entire study period; men or women who are surgically sterile (\> 6 months after surgery) or women who have been postmenopausal for at least 1 year are not considered to be of childbearing potential.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of any other investigational drug or therapy
* Other medical condition that could lead to acute limb edema (e.g. acute blood clot) or other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema (e.g. frozen shoulder).
* History of clotting disorder.
* Chronic (persistent) infection in the affected limb.
* Active cancer treatment or history of cancer treatment within the past 2 years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical cancer in-situ.
* Chronic kidney disease
* Liver disease
* Pregnancy or nursing.
* Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening.
* Any current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), e.g. ibuprofen, ketoprofen) or prior therapeutic use of ketoprofen.
* Any current use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory drugs (e.g., immunosuppressants, anticancer drugs, interleukins, interleukin antagonists or interleukin receptor blockers) or leukotriene pathway inhibitor (zileuton), leukotriene receptor antagonist (e.g montelukast).
* Personal or family history of prolonged QT syndrome
* Any reason (in addition to those listed above) that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes full participation in the study.
* Any current use of statin drugs. The use of any statin drug should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the trial enrollment
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - 75 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
ALL
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Hanlong Fan
650-724-5476
Not Recruiting
Pediatric Dermatology Clinical Trials
Trial of Acebilustat for the Treatment of Upper Arm Lymphedema
This study is designed to investigate the response of unilateral upper extremity (arm) lymphedema, during pharmacologic treatment of lymphedema with oral placebo and oral acebilustat. Participants will receive "study drug" (Acebilustat or placebo), for 9 months. For 3 of these months, the participant will receive placebo; for 6 of these months, the participant will receive active ingredient, acebilustat. The study is blinded which means that the participant will not be told which study pill they are taking.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- drug: Acebilustat
- drug: Placebo
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Upper arm lymphedema, single arm, stage 2, greater than 6 months duration
* Male or female.
* Ages 18-75.
* Prior imaging by lymphoscintigraphy or magnetic resonance lymphangiography that confirms the presence of lymphedema in the affected limb OR, at screening, an affected:unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1 with significant history of lymphedema
* Consistent use of an appropriately sized compression garment for daytime use.
* Willing to maintain a stable regimen of self-care from screening to end-of-study.
* If a potential participant has undergone prior microvascular (vascular lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis) or debulking surgical intervention, at least one year must have elapsed prior to screening AND, at screening, an affected: unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1.
* Lymphedema therapy must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to screening.
* Has received Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson \& Johnson)
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* . If the possibility of conception exits, agrees to use a medically acceptable method of contraception (both male and female) from the signing of the informed consent form through the entire study period; men or women who are surgically sterile (\> 6 months after surgery) or women who have been postmenopausal for at least 1 year are not considered to be of childbearing potential.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of any other investigational drug or therapy
* Other medical condition that could lead to acute limb edema (e.g. acute blood clot) or other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema (e.g. frozen shoulder).
* History of clotting disorder.
* Chronic (persistent) infection in the affected limb.
* Active cancer treatment or history of cancer treatment within the past 2 years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical cancer in-situ.
* Chronic kidney disease
* Liver disease
* Pregnancy or nursing.
* Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening.
* Any current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), e.g. ibuprofen, ketoprofen) or prior therapeutic use of ketoprofen.
* Any current use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory drugs (e.g., immunosuppressants, anticancer drugs, interleukins, interleukin antagonists or interleukin receptor blockers) or leukotriene pathway inhibitor (zileuton), leukotriene receptor antagonist (e.g montelukast).
* Personal or family history of prolonged QT syndrome
* Any reason (in addition to those listed above) that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes full participation in the study.
* Any current use of statin drugs. The use of any statin drug should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the trial enrollment
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - 75 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
ALL
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Hanlong Fan
650-724-5476
Not Recruiting
Trial of Acebilustat for the Treatment of Upper Arm Lymphedema
This study is designed to investigate the response of unilateral upper extremity (arm) lymphedema, during pharmacologic treatment of lymphedema with oral placebo and oral acebilustat. Participants will receive "study drug" (Acebilustat or placebo), for 9 months. For 3 of these months, the participant will receive placebo; for 6 of these months, the participant will receive active ingredient, acebilustat. The study is blinded which means that the participant will not be told which study pill they are taking.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- drug: Acebilustat
- drug: Placebo
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Upper arm lymphedema, single arm, stage 2, greater than 6 months duration
* Male or female.
* Ages 18-75.
* Prior imaging by lymphoscintigraphy or magnetic resonance lymphangiography that confirms the presence of lymphedema in the affected limb OR, at screening, an affected:unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1 with significant history of lymphedema
* Consistent use of an appropriately sized compression garment for daytime use.
* Willing to maintain a stable regimen of self-care from screening to end-of-study.
* If a potential participant has undergone prior microvascular (vascular lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis) or debulking surgical intervention, at least one year must have elapsed prior to screening AND, at screening, an affected: unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1.
* Lymphedema therapy must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to screening.
* Has received Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson \& Johnson)
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* . If the possibility of conception exits, agrees to use a medically acceptable method of contraception (both male and female) from the signing of the informed consent form through the entire study period; men or women who are surgically sterile (\> 6 months after surgery) or women who have been postmenopausal for at least 1 year are not considered to be of childbearing potential.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of any other investigational drug or therapy
* Other medical condition that could lead to acute limb edema (e.g. acute blood clot) or other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema (e.g. frozen shoulder).
* History of clotting disorder.
* Chronic (persistent) infection in the affected limb.
* Active cancer treatment or history of cancer treatment within the past 2 years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical cancer in-situ.
* Chronic kidney disease
* Liver disease
* Pregnancy or nursing.
* Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening.
* Any current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), e.g. ibuprofen, ketoprofen) or prior therapeutic use of ketoprofen.
* Any current use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory drugs (e.g., immunosuppressants, anticancer drugs, interleukins, interleukin antagonists or interleukin receptor blockers) or leukotriene pathway inhibitor (zileuton), leukotriene receptor antagonist (e.g montelukast).
* Personal or family history of prolonged QT syndrome
* Any reason (in addition to those listed above) that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes full participation in the study.
* Any current use of statin drugs. The use of any statin drug should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the trial enrollment
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - 75 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
ALL
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Hanlong Fan
650-724-5476
Not Recruiting
Trial of Acebilustat for the Treatment of Upper Arm Lymphedema
This study is designed to investigate the response of unilateral upper extremity (arm) lymphedema, during pharmacologic treatment of lymphedema with oral placebo and oral acebilustat. Participants will receive "study drug" (Acebilustat or placebo), for 9 months. For 3 of these months, the participant will receive placebo; for 6 of these months, the participant will receive active ingredient, acebilustat. The study is blinded which means that the participant will not be told which study pill they are taking.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- drug: Acebilustat
- drug: Placebo
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Upper arm lymphedema, single arm, stage 2, greater than 6 months duration
* Male or female.
* Ages 18-75.
* Prior imaging by lymphoscintigraphy or magnetic resonance lymphangiography that confirms the presence of lymphedema in the affected limb OR, at screening, an affected:unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1 with significant history of lymphedema
* Consistent use of an appropriately sized compression garment for daytime use.
* Willing to maintain a stable regimen of self-care from screening to end-of-study.
* If a potential participant has undergone prior microvascular (vascular lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis) or debulking surgical intervention, at least one year must have elapsed prior to screening AND, at screening, an affected: unaffected limb volume ratio of ≥1.1.
* Lymphedema therapy must be completed at least 8 weeks prior to screening.
* Has received Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson \& Johnson)
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* . If the possibility of conception exits, agrees to use a medically acceptable method of contraception (both male and female) from the signing of the informed consent form through the entire study period; men or women who are surgically sterile (\> 6 months after surgery) or women who have been postmenopausal for at least 1 year are not considered to be of childbearing potential.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of any other investigational drug or therapy
* Other medical condition that could lead to acute limb edema (e.g. acute blood clot) or other medical condition that could result in symptoms overlapping those of lymphedema (e.g. frozen shoulder).
* History of clotting disorder.
* Chronic (persistent) infection in the affected limb.
* Active cancer treatment or history of cancer treatment within the past 2 years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical cancer in-situ.
* Chronic kidney disease
* Liver disease
* Pregnancy or nursing.
* Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol or drug abuse) within 6 months prior to screening.
* Any current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), e.g. ibuprofen, ketoprofen) or prior therapeutic use of ketoprofen.
* Any current use of immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory drugs (e.g., immunosuppressants, anticancer drugs, interleukins, interleukin antagonists or interleukin receptor blockers) or leukotriene pathway inhibitor (zileuton), leukotriene receptor antagonist (e.g montelukast).
* Personal or family history of prolonged QT syndrome
* Any reason (in addition to those listed above) that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes full participation in the study.
* Any current use of statin drugs. The use of any statin drug should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the trial enrollment
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - 75 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
ALL
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Hanlong Fan
650-724-5476
Not Recruiting