Tennessee Clinical Research Center (TCRC) is regarded as one of the leading dermatologic research centers in the southeast U.S. The medical staff consists of an amazingly dedicated team of nurses and practitioners who will work with you, care for you, and will always be your advocate.
TCRC is led by Ms. Julie Biron, who has been at the helm of this group for almost 15 years. Her wealth of knowledge and experience is second to none in the research arena. Under her leadership, TCRC remains one of the most respected dermatologic research centers for therapeutic and aesthetic research.
TCRC’s Research Coordinators are skilled, licensed nurses who are knowledgeable and professionally trained as Certified Clinical Research Professionals. Their full understanding of Good Clinical Practices assures that your health and safety are the number one priority.
We approach all studies in the same stringent way, regardless of indication or phase of research – everything is done with appropriate regulatory documents and all of TCRC trials are IRB approved and Sponsor monitored.
Why Should You Consider Participating?
There are often recurring questions regarding participating in therapeutic or cosmetic research, so we thought we would address them here:
What is a Research Study?
A research study is an investigation of a particular product, drug, or device. Through clinical research studies, doctors find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses.
Why is Clinical Research Important to Me?
Drug and device companies hire physicians and clinics around the world to collect the specific data needed to get their product approved by the FDA, which requires that these products must be proven to be safe and effective in the treatment of the disease or medical condition it states to treat.
Who is Eligible to Participate in a Research Study?
Certain criteria must be met in order to enter each study. Some medications, diseases, illnesses or medical history including age and sex may exclude a person from entering a particular study.
Who Oversees Research Studies?
All research studies are pre-approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to first enrollment. The IRB is in place to protect your rights. In addition, there are very stringent FDA guidelines that TCRC strictly adheres to.
How Can I Find Out If I Qualify?
Here at TCRC we are continually recruiting volunteers for the wide variety of both medical dermatology and aesthetic cosmetic studies. Please call to speak with one of our study coordinators about any of the studies listed below. Even if we are not actively recruiting one of these indications, we always have a wait list for future opportunities.
How Much Will it Cost Me?
There will be no costs to you for the office visits, study procedures, medication, or other treatment as part of a study. Qualified subjects may be compensated for time and travel.
Current Dermatologic Studies at the Tennessee Clinical Research Center
We are always seeking potential participation for studies involving acne vulgaris, rosacea, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis/eczema, and toenail fungus.
At this time, we are also seeking individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa, and alopecia areata.
In addition, we keep a waitlist for a variety of cosmetic studies including but not limited to, cellulite, hair removal, facial photodamage, and fine lines and wrinkles.
The complete list can be found at the TCRC website, www. http://tnclinicalresearch.com. You can also call 615-383-9660 to speak directly with a research coordinator or patient recruitment specialist. All of your questions will be answered so that you can make an informed decision. We will gladly add you to our mailing list and notify you as new and exciting opportunities present themselves.
Being on the forefront of new medications and device development is important to Gold Skin Care Center and we are lucky to have Tennessee Clinical Research Center as a designated research facility to accommodate our patients in this aspect. It is a privilege and pleasure to work with patients in our research endeavors!
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