About
Clinical Research
Clinical research studies seek to advance and improve treatment options for all conditions, including facial acne scars. They are designed to answer questions about the safety and effectiveness of potential new medications and treatments.
Quick Facts
Clinical research studies must be performed before a new medication or treatment can be approved for use and available to the public.
There are common traits that people must have to participate in a study, called eligibility criteria. Common criteria include age, medical history, and other medical conditions.
Right now, there are more than 400,000 studies in progress around the world.1
Many conditions affect diverse groups of people, so it is important to have diverse groups of people participating in research. Different people may respond differently to treatments.
Why Participate?
- Getting actively involved in your own healthcare
- Having access to investigational treatments
- Helping others by progressing medical research
