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Clinical Study Center of the CRC

The Clinical Study Center of the Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science plans, conducts and analyses clinical trials and implements respective trial outcomes. The overall aim is the development and support of evidence-based skin care and dermatological treatments over the complete life span, from birth until mature age. Research focus is next to hereditary hairloss in females and males, skin ageing as well as numerous inflammatory skin diseases in children and adults.

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Clinical Research at the CRC

The clinical research unit of the CRC comprises a multiprofessional, dedicated team to plan, conduct and analyse clinical trials and implement respective trial outcomes. The overall aim is the development and support of evidence-based skin care and dermatological treatments over the complete life span, from birth until mature age.

Research focus is next to hereditary hairloss in females and males, skin ageing as well as numerous inflammatory skin diseases in children and adults. Within clinical research established and innovative imaging procedures as well as measurement technologies are used in order to measurements of skin structure and skin function and to achieve standardised clinical assessments. The clinical research is accompanied by numerous methodological projects and research cooperations. The implementation of systematic reviews and the development of guidelines also belong to the range of activities.

Overview of CRC-Services

Scientific Services

  • Scientific and clinical advice and consultancy
  • Development and review of trial synopsis and protocols
  • Statistical consultancy and data analysis
  • Collection of documentation for ethics commitee, submission and follow-up at state and federal authorities
  • Development of recruitment strategies and recruitment
  • Management and coordination of all trial related tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Writing of final reports
  • Medical writing
  • Preparation of manuscripts, submission to international peer-reviewed journals and follow-up
  • Literature and evidence reviews
  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  • Guideline development
  • Scientific presentations

Trial Designs

  • Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs)
  • Quasi-Randomised Trials
  • Observational Studies (Cohort, Case-Control, Prevalence, Incidence)
  • Instrumental/ Score-Development and Validation
  • Secondary Data-Analysis
  • Pharmacokinetic Studies (via Experimental & Translational Research Unit)
  • Experimental Laboratory Studies (via Experimental & Translational Research Unit)

CRC Rooms

  • All rooms are temperature and humidity controlled
  • Storage of study products in rooms with controlled accessability
  • Storage of probes until -20°C or -80°C (temperature logged)
  • Conference room

CRC Team

  • GCP Certified Team
  • Certified according to ISO 9001:2015
  • Working according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Multidisciplinary (physicians, scientists of different orientation, study nurses, biometrician)

Your Contact at the CRC

Prof. Dr. med. Ulrike Blume-Peytavi

Director Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science (CRC)

Dr. med. Kathrin Hillmann

medical and study management