SimcoDerm Clinical Trials

11/16/2025

When dealing with an autoimmune condition like alopecia areata, consulting a dermatologist with expertise in alopecia is essential for the best outcome.

https://simcoderm.com/services-alopeciaareatatreatment/

11/13/2025

Psoriatic disease is frustrating enough. It shouldn't be so hard to find care, select a treatment that works, and get back to living your life.

https://simcoderm.com/services-psoriasistreatment/

11/06/2025

💙 Do you have hidradenitis suppurativa, and treatments you’ve tried aren’t helping?

You’re not alone – and SimcoDerm Medical & Surgical Dermatology Centre is helping look for an alternative.

We're looking for adults aged 18 and older to participate in a research study for a potential new hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) medication.

✅ No cost to participate
✅ Visits with dermatologists experienced in Hidradenitis Suppurativa (up to 12 visits)
✅ You’ll receive one of the approved psoriasis treatments (oral or injection) already available on the market
✅ Reimbursement for study-related expenses may be provided

We’re looking for adults (18+) who:
• Have at least five abscesses or inflammatory nodules
• Have had an inadequate response to oral antibiotics, OR
• Developed recurrence after stopping antibiotics, OR
• Have an intolerance or contraindication to oral antibiotics for HS

📞 Call 289-763-8666 or visit https://simcoderm.com/trial-citryl-hidradenitis-suppurativa/ to learn more.

SimcoDerm Medical & Surgical Dermatology Centre
105-5 Quarry Ridge Rd., Barrie ON

10/29/2025

Have you been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis?

A new research study is now enrolling adults with psoriasis who also have a cardiovascular risk factor (such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high BMI, or a past heart-related event).

This study is not testing a new drug — it compares two existing, approved psoriasis treatments, which are already in the market, to see which one works better for people with heart-related risk factors.

✅ No cost to participate

✅ Visits with dermatologists experienced in psoriasis treatment (up to 13 visits)

✅ You’ll receive one of the approved psoriasis treatments (oral or injection) already available on the market

✅ Reimbursement for study-related expenses may be provided

We’re looking for adults (40 years or older) who:

• Have moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
• Are eligible for phototherapy or systemic treatment
• Have one or more cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., high BP, cholesterol, BMI, or past heart event)

📞 Call 289-763-8666 or visit our website to learn more
https://simcoderm.com/trial-im011-1130-for-plaque-psoriasis/

SimcoDerm Medical & Surgical Dermatology Centre
105-5 Quarry Ridge Rd., Barrie ON

09/23/2025

Alopecia Areata Study --No Placebo--

(57 Weeks)
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Adolescents and adults aged 18 and above with AA may qualify to participate.
Inclusion Criteria
• have a clinical diagnosis of AA with no other cause of hair loss
• have ≥ 50% hair loss of the scalp
• have current episode of hair loss less than 10 years
Participant Information
• Participate and receive study treatment at no cost
• Regular visits with study doctors who specialise in treating alopecia areata (10 visits)
• Will receive an investigative oral treatment (study drug)
• Reimbursement for study-related expenses may be provided
How Long Will The Study Last?
• 57 week
SimcoDerm Clinical Research is one of Canada’s most trusted dermatology trial sites, known for rapid, reliable patient recruitment and high-quality data. We’re frequently among the top enrolling sites in global trials and have been the first in Canada to launch new therapies.

Visit https://simcoderm.com/b7981094-for-alopecia/ or call (289)-763-8666

09/19/2025

🎶 What’s it like to join a clinical trial? 🎶
Turns out, it’s not as complicated as you might think.

Here are the 4 main things you’ll do 👇

1️⃣ 🧑‍⚕️ Medical checks → routine evaluations to keep you safe.
2️⃣ 💊 Study medication → take the trial drug under expert supervision.
3️⃣ 📝 Reporting → share how you feel, including any side effects.
4️⃣ 📚 Learning → get clear info on the trial and what to expect.

✨ Simply put: some visits are for tests, some are for medication, and some are just for sharing your experience.

💡 Pro tip: bring a book, music, or something fun — sometimes there’s a little waiting involved. 🎧📖

👉 Want to learn more? Tap here:
🔗 https://simcoderm.com/what-are-clinical-trials/

09/17/2025

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Questions about psoriatic disease and weight loss medications?

On this episode of join dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and patient advocate Brian Lehrschall as they talk about weight, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and what to know about weight management medications.

👉 Check out this episode at https://www.psoriasis.org/watch-and-listen/finding-my-path-to-managing-psoriatic-disease-and-excess-weight-lilly/ or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

09/10/2025

September is Alopecia Awareness Month.💙

Alopecia is an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss sometimes in patches, sometimes across the whole scalp or body. While it doesn’t cause physical pain, it often leads to feelings of shame, anxiety, and self-consciousness.

At SimcoDerm, we’re standing with the alopecia community this month. Together, we can break the stigma, build understanding, and support research that leads to better treatments and, one day, a cure.

📸 Here’s our team showing support for patients and families living with alopecia.

09/05/2025

👀 What’s next for HS treatments?
We’ve scanned the latest reports so you don’t have to. Here’s what’s happening in clinical trials for HS medications this quarter.
Full update: https://simcoderm.com/2025/09/2025-q2-hs-research-update/

09/04/2025

Society spends a lot of time talking about current issues. But it’s easy to forget that billions of people live every day with substantial levels of pain. That’s why, in September, we raise awareness of pain.

💡 Chronic pain is more than “just discomfort”:
• 1 in 3 seniors in Canada lives with it.
• Up to 1 in 3 kids do, too.
• It costs our country as much as $60 billion every year.

For many — especially women, veterans, and Indigenous Peoples — pain is not only physical. It’s deeply tied to emotional health and social inequality.

✨ Raising awareness means reminding society that pain is real, life-altering, and worthy of action.
👉 Share this message. Together, we can break the silence around pain. 💙.

08/28/2025

Progress

Systematic review: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is linked to significant psychological comorbidities, including disordered eating behaviors. https://ja.ma/4oVXoD2

08/19/2025

A useful perspective on treating atopic dermatitis.

🎥Balancing efficacy and safety in atopic dermatitis treatment: Discover how clinicians navigate JAK inhibitor therapy, from patient selection to risk management: https://hubs.li/Q03DgqCC0