Apex Clinical Research Center conducts dermatology clinical trials across three Northeast Ohio sites. Participants receive supported, no-cost participation with compensation for time and travel; sponsors get coordinated, EMR-guided enrollment that keeps studies on schedule.
CURRENT STUDIES
Explore dermatology studies currently enrolling at our Mayfield Heights, Canton, and Lorain locations. These trials evaluate approved and investigational therapies (including topical, oral, injectable, and IV treatments) under close medical oversight.
All studies are provided at no cost, no insurance required, and compensation for time and travel is available. Participants may also gain access to new and emerging treatment options.Now Enrolling
Studying investigational treatment options (including injectable, oral, and topical treatments) aimed at reducing painful lesions and inflammation in adolescents and adults with hidradenitis suppurativa.
For individuals with ongoing or recurrent HS symptoms that haven’t improved with treatment.
Now Enrolling
Assessing an FDA-approved oral treatment and a new oral medication for adolescents with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, aimed at reducing inflammation and plaque severity when topical therapies haven’t been sufficient.
For teens ages 12–17 with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Now Enrolling
Comparing two FDA-approved treatments (oral or injectable) for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, focused on reducing inflammation and improving plaque severity.
For adults ages 40+ with persistent psoriasis symptoms who haven’t responded to topical therapies and who also have an increased risk for a cardiovascular event.
Study availability changes regularly—check back for new opportunities.
Apex Clinical Research Center Locations
We have 3 state-of-the-art research sites with on-site lab & pharmacy, private exam rooms, monitored storage, full-time research staff, and more.
Mayfield Heights | Corporate Office
About Apex Clinical Research Center
Meet the Research Team
Dermatologist-led investigators and full-time coordinators guiding you at every visit.
What Sets Apex Clinical Research Center Apart
- Multi-site scale, one coordinated team (faster startups, consistent protocols)
- On-site capabilities (lab, pharmacy, monitored storage, private exam rooms)
- EMR-powered prescreening (faster, more accurate enrollment)
For Participants
- No cost to you
- No insurance required
- Compensation for time & travel
- Flexible scheduling (evenings/Saturdays)
- Personal guidance at every visit
For Sponsors
- Multi-site consistency with one coordinated team
- EMR-powered prescreening for faster, accurate enrollment
- Central IRB & shared SOPs to accelerate startup
- On-site lab & pharmacy; monitored storage
- Full-time investigators, CRCs, and regulatory support
Insights & Updates
Check out the latest short reads from our team to help patients and sponsors understand our dermatology research and what to expect at Apex Clinical Research Center. Click HERE to explore our entire library of articles.
April 23, 2026Palmoplantar Pustulosis is Hard to Manage—and Location is a Big Reason Why
Why does palmoplantar pustulosis show up where it hurts the most? The answer reveals why PPP is so hard to treat—and what new clinical trials are doing to change that.
March 16, 2026Why Hidradenitis Suppurativa is so Difficult to Treat—and What Research is Changing
Why is hidradenitis suppurativa so hard to treat? Explore the hidden science behind this challenging condition and see how new clinical trials at Apex Clinical Research Center are opening doors to real, lasting relief. Don’t miss this inside look at hope on the horizon.
February 11, 2026Living With Eczema That Won’t Go Away: What to Do When Treatments Stop Working
If your eczema keeps coming back despite treatment, there may be a reason—and it’s not that you’re doing anything wrong. Learn why eczema treatments can lose effectiveness over time and what options may come next.
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