According to the National Institutes of Health, molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a disease caused by a virus that produces benign, flesh-colored, dome-shaped papules, or bumps, on the skin. While common in children, it is less common in adults who have a healthy immune system. Adults with compromised or weak immune systems can have molluscum contagiosum that is widespread and potentially disfiguring.
MC in adults with compromised immune systems can be difficult to treat, as the infection can be resistant to the current treatments for this group of people. For those people who take immunosuppressive therapy for cancer, autoimmune disease treatment, or prevention of transplant rejection, or those who have an inherited condition that affects the immune system, there is a need for improved treatments for MC.
Right now, the Center for Clinical Studies is seeking adults who have molluscum contagiosum and weakened immune systems to participate in a research study.
The purpose of the study is to see if the study drug is effective for treating MC in people with compromised immune systems, and how safe it is.
It is important that we conduct research like this that seeks to find more treatment options for immunocompromised people with MC.
If you provide us with your contact information, we will promptly reach out to you to provide you with more information about the study. You can decide if joining the study is right for you.
To participate in this research study, patients must be 18 years or older and:
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* Have a weak or compromised immune system that is either: |
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*caused by an immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or autoimmune disease treatment or prevention of organ transplant rejection; or |
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*from an inherited condition |
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* Have at least 10 MC bumps on either the face or torso |
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This is not a complete list of requirements to participate in the study. Please provide us with your contact information so we can discuss these and additional requirements with you.
While participation in a clinical trial, also called a research study, is voluntary, you may be compensated for your time and travel expenses. Compensation will be discussed with you by the staff at the research clinic.
Are you interested in participating or do you just wish to learn more? Please provide us with your contact information. We will contact you within two business days.
Doctors and scientists are constantly finding new drugs that may help prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. A clinical trial or research study is a scientific study that tests these new discoveries. Research studies depend upon the participation of volunteers.
There is no guarantee that subjects will receive any benefit from being in the study. This research study may yield new information that could benefit people with molluscum contagiosum and weakened immune systems in the future by helping to answer questions about the efficacy and safety of the study drug.
Participation in a research study is completely voluntary. In all research studies, qualified potential participants are first told about the research study in detail. After receiving this information, all participants must give their consent in writing to proceed. Some research studies involve more tests and doctor visits than the participant would normally have for an illness or condition.
Health Insurance is NOT required to participate.
There are no charges for you for to participate in this medical research study. You will not be charged for the study drug, study-related procedures and tests, or study visits.
Before joining a research study, volunteers must meet specific requirements. These requirements are based on various factors. These can include your age, medical history, current health status, current medications, and drug allergies. The list of things that must be satisfied before a person can participate in a research study are called Inclusion Criteria. The list of things that will stop a person from participating in a research study are called Exclusion Criteria. The Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria were developed to help make the results of the study accurate. They were also developed for the safety of all participants. We will not know whether you satisfy all study requirements until we speak with you and, if needed, complete a screening assessment at our facilities.
For over 15 years, Center for Clinical Studies has been serving our patients with cutting-edge new treatments for various dermatological and infectious diseases. We are highly recognized for our research excellence and exceptional ability to recruit patients for studies by the pharmaceutical industry and government agencies.
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