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The following Studies are available for registration. Choose your study, click on it and follow the process.

DALLAS STUDIES:

Study #C10-D057: FACIAL LOTION
Start Date: Feb 25 2010 3:30PM
End Date: Apr 27 2010 6:30PM
Study Description: This Study Is A Facial Lotion Usage Study Requiring 4 Clinic Visits Over An 8 Week Timeframe.

Compensation Up To $130.00
Study Objective: This Clinical Study Is Being Conducted In Order To Evaluate The Effectiveness And Tolerability Of A Face Lotion On Female Subjects.
Eligibility: Females In General Good Health, Must Be Able To Read & Understand English.
Ages: 40 - 65 Years Of Age
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Study #C09-D304: ACNE
Start Date: Feb 4 2010 3:30PM
End Date: Jun 17 2010 6:30PM
Study Description: This Study Requires 7 Clinic Visits Over a 12-Week Period.

Compensation Up To $300.00
Group 2: 02/04/10-04/29/10
Group 3: 02/23/10-05/18/10
Group 4: 03/09/10-06/01/10
Group 5: 03/15/10-06/07/10
Group 6: 03/25/10-06/17/10

Study Objective: The primary objective is to evaluate the safety, tolerance and efficacy of topical acne treatments.

Eligibility: (Screening) Potential subjects will report to the clinic (having removed all facial makeup at least 1 hour prior to their schedule appt) to have their faces examined for the presence of moderate to severe acne. Subjects will need to have between 20 and 50 inflammatory (red, raised) acne lesions, and between 30 and 100 non-inflammatory lesions. Qualified subjects will complete normal paperwork, females (of child bearing potential) will take a pregnancy test.
Ages: Male & Females ages 12-45
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Study #C09-D301: DEEP WRINKLE
Start Date: Dec 16 2009 3:30PM
End Date: Mar 10 2010 3:30PM
Study Description: 5 Clinic Visits over a 12 week period.
Compensation: up to $200.00
Study Objective: This clinical trial is being conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of a Deep Wrinkle Treatment on female subjects with moderate to severe wrinkles in the crow’s foot area and wrinkling on other areas of the face.
Eligibility: Females who are in general good health and not participating in any other usage study.
Ages: 45-70 years of age
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COLORADO SPRINGS STUDIES:

Study #C10-C080: Usage & regression
Start Date: Mar 11 2010 10:00AM
End Date: Apr 27 2010 6:30PM
Study Description: 5 visits over approximately 6 weeks. visit times vary. Compensation up to $100.00.
Study Objective: This clinical study is being conducted in order to evaluate the effect of test products on moderate to severe dry skin on the lower legs.
Eligibility: Eligible subjects are females, ages 25-45 with self-perceived dry skin on the lower legs that is improved with regular use of moisturizer.Must have clinically verified moderate to severe dryness on the lower legs to qualify. Qualified subjects must use a body moisturizer on the legs at least once daily to be eligible for the study. Subjects must have completed a two (2) week rest period from any previous leg studies or study where a test product was applied to the legs. CANNOT be participating in ANY other clinical studies for the duration of this study. Must be willing to follow study guidelines.
Ages: 25-45
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Study #C05-D056: Biopsy study
Start Date: Mar 9 2010 5:00PM
End Date: Mar 16 2010 6:30PM
Study Description: At visit 1 prospective subjects will be examined for the presence of active eczema on the inner elbow. Qualified subjects will undergo blood screening, from a visiting nurse at visit 2. Continuing subjects will return for visit 3 to undergo instrumentation and tape-stripping. Two standard 4mm punch biopsies of the skin will be taken at visit 4. This biopsy will include bother dermis and epidermis. Subjects will return approximately seven (7) days later for suture removal. Compensation: Up to $255.00 for participation in all clinical assessments and visits. Scheduling Window: Visit 1: 5pm-6:15pm; Visit 2: 12:00pm-1pm; Visit 3: 2:30pm-5:30pm; Visit 4: 5:30pm-6:30; Visit 5: Will be scheduled by clinical staff. All visits must be scheduled by an S&A recruiter. Visit Dates: Visit 1: February 23, 2010; Visit 2: February 26, 2010; Visit 3: March 2, 2010; Visit 4: March 2, 2010; Visit 5: Will be scheduled by clinical staff All visits will be scheduled by an S&A recruiter.
Study Objective: This clinical study will provide skin biopsies for various sites of the body. The biopsied tissue will be used for basic skin research. No test products or treatments will be evaluated in this study.
Eligibility: Caucasian females ages 30-39 with atopic skin (active eczema) on the inner elbow. All panelist information held in strict confidence. All interested panelists may be contacted via telephone. Panelist information may be added to a centralized database.
Ages: 30-39
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Study #C10-C077: 12-day Patch
Start Date: Mar 8 2010 11:30AM
End Date: Mar 21 2010 1:00PM
Study Description: 13 visits over approximately 2 weeks. Compensation up to $120. Visit times are 11:30am-1:00pm.
Study Objective: This study is being conducted to evaluate the irritation potential of test materials by applying patched on the backs of subjects for 12 clinical visits, over a period of 13 days.
Eligibility: Eligible subjects re males and females, ages 18-65. Subjects must have a 2-week rest period from any previous patch testing (arm, back, etc.). No tattoos on the upper back are allowed. Must be willing to follow study guidelines.
Ages: 18-65
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Study #C09-C294: Melasma
Start Date: Feb 26 2010 4:00PM
End Date: Jun 3 2010 6:00PM
Study Description: At visit 1 all prospective subjects will complete paperwork, undergo a facial grading for the presence of mild to moderate melasma and a Fitzpatrick score of II-IV (light to medium/olive skin tone) Qualified subjects will have photos taken and receive the test product(s) to be used at home. Subjects will return for three (3) subsequent visits to repeat clinical grading and undergo digital photography. Compensation: Up to $175.00. Scheduling Window: Group 1 4:00pm-7:00pm. Group 2 10:00am-1:00pm. Group3 3:00pm-6:00pm. Must be scheduled by an S&A recruiter.
Study Objective: This 12-week clinical research study is being conducted in order to evaluate and compare the tolerance and efficacy of three facial products when used by females with mild to moderate facial melasma (brown spots, tan or brown patches of color on the face).
Eligibility: Females, 18 to 60 years of age, with light to olive/medium skin tone and clinically determined mild to moderate facial mealasma (brown spots, tan or brown patches of color on the face). All panelist information held in strict confidence. All interested panelists may be contacted via telephone. Panelist information may be added to a centralized database
Ages: 18-60
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Study #C09-C306: Acne Usage
Start Date: Feb 21 2010 8:00AM
End Date: May 21 2010 7:00PM
Study Description: Prospective panelists will complete paperwork, cleanse their face at the clinic prior to undergoing a clinical grading for the presence of mild to moderate acne. Qualified subjects will have photos taken and the test product will be issued for use at home. Subjects will return for assessments approximately 6-8 hours post product application, 1 day, 4 weeks and 8 weeks. Compensation: Up to $200.00
Study Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of 4 topical formulations, including a placebo in the treatment of mild to moderate acne over an 8-week period.
Eligibility: : Males and females, 15 to 40 years of age, with very light to dark skin who currently have mild to moderate facial acne. Please identify the one that best describes your skin type based on the first 30-45 minutes of sun exposure after a winter season of no sun exposure. Individuals with olive to dark skin needed (#4 and #5). 1. Always burn easily; never tan X (Typically: red-blond hair. Blue-green eyes, very light skin). 2. Always burn easily; tan minimally X (Typically: Light to medium hair, light to medium eyes, light to medium skin). 3. Burn moderately; tan gradually X (Typically: Medium hair, medium to dark eyes, medium to olive skin). 4. Burn minimally; always tan well X (Typically: Dark hair, dark eyes, olive to light brown skin). 5. Rarely burn; tan profusely X (Typically: Dark hair, dark eyes, dark skin). 6. Never burn; deeply pigmented (Typically: Dark hair, dark eyes, very dark skin.) Must have a minimum 30-day rest period from any previous facial usage studies or study where a test product was applied to the face.
Ages: 15-40
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Study #C09-C302: Infant/Toddler Eczema
Start Date: Feb 17 2010 9:00AM
End Date: Apr 1 2010 3:00PM
Study Description: Parent and/or legal guardian will bring child/children to visit 1, complete paperwork, undergo evaluation of the scalp, body and limbs, measurements, apply the test products (under clinic supervision), complete a 30-minute observation period, while in the clinic and receive the test products to be used at home. Parent and/or legal guardian will return with subject to subsequent visits to repeat clinical assessments and to complete self-assessment questionnaires. Compensation: Up to $110.00. Scheduling Window: Start/End Dates: February 17/March 16, February 23/March 23, March 4/April 1. Must be scheduled by an S&A recruiter
Study Objective: This clinical research study is being conducted in order to evaluate the safety and tolerability of two topical cosmetic products, a lotion and a body wash, when applied to infants/toddlers with clinically determined atopic tendencies or eczema over the course of four (4) weeks.
Eligibility: Males or females, aged 3 months to 36 months with clinically determined atopic tendencies (see attached atopic questionnaire) as indicated by a history of or active eczema. All panelist information held in strict confidence *All interested panelists may be contacted via telephone *Panelist information may be added to a centralized database
Ages: 3 months to 36 months
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