Clinical Trials

Dr. Sapra and Dr. Khanna believe that being on the forefront of medical research is an important part of their respective practices. The Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery is actively involved in helping bring new medical therapies to the dermatology and plastic surgery fields by participating in a variety of clinical research studies.

For patients, the benefits of participating in clinical research studies includes potential access to new medical therapies, as well as knowing that you are participating in the advancement of medical research. Participants in clinical trials are assured that the strictest confidentiality is upheld at all times. Patients should also expect to receive the most comprehensive care and attention from the overseeing physician as well as our highly skilled and knowledgeable clinical trials team.

The Institute of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery concentrates in clinical research involving:

• Facial Aging
• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Dermatitis

For information on participating in one of our current or upcoming clinical trial studies, please contact us by phone or by email. You can also use the attached web form in the right margin to notify us of your interest.

Sponsors and Clinical Research Organizations

Dr. Sapra and Dr. Khanna have been fully committed to medical research for more than eight years. Their partnerships include: MEDICIS, LEOPHARMA, Glaxo Smith Kline, Hoffmann–LaRoche Ltd., Q–Med., Amgen Canada, Omnicare, Galderma Canada, Sanofi–Aventis, Abbott and Bristol–Myers Squibb. Dr. Sapra and Dr. Khanna have experience with Phase I–II, Phase II, Phase III and Phase IV studies.

These are some of the many reasons why we should be considered as your preferred clinical trials facility:

• IRB approval can be obtained within 1–2 weeks.
• Very quick enrollment. Our research center is interconnected with our busy dermatology clinic. The clinic has a large, well educated and non-transient patient population from which to draw.
• Conveniently located. Within 5 km. of a major hospital and 20 miles from an international airport.
• Good clinical practice. Particular care is given to detail, both in patient care and record keeping. Confidentiality is vigilantly maintained.
• Board certified dermatologist and plastic surgeon and one full–time clinical research coordinator. An investigator is always at the site while study patients are scheduled.