Research

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

The benefits of participating in clinical research studies for the patients include the potential access to new medical therapies, and the knowledge that you are helping the advancement of medical resuearch for mankind. Participants in clinical trials are ensured of their confidentiality, and will receive comprehensive care and attention.

For information on participating in one of our current or upcoming clinical trial studies, please contact us and speak with Dr. Sapra or Dr. Khanna.

Current Trials

• Psoriasis Study # 1

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• Psoriasis Study # 2

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• Submental Fat Study

  Phase 1-2, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study of the Safety and Efficacy of ATX-101 (Sodium Deoxycholate for Injection) for the Reduction of Subcutaneous Fat in the Submental Area

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• Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Field Actinic Keratoses Study

  Compassionate use of Metvix PDT in Subjects with Field Actinic Keratoses, large/multiple superficial BCCs or Bowen's Disease.

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Upcoming Studies

• Acne Scarring
• Submental Fat
• Facial Psoriasis

Sponsors and Clinical Research Organizations

Dr. Sapra and Dr. Khanna are fully committed to 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 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.

We want to be your research team.