Apex Clinical Research Center provides access to cutting edge clinical trials so that our patients can make a difference and can be a part of advancing the field of dermatology. If you would like to be considered for one of our clinical trials or would like more information about participation, please fill out the Participant Form.
Current Studies
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Status: The Research Team
Caroline Matyas, CCRP
Caroline is an experienced clinical research coordinator at Apex Clinical Research Center. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science Public Health degree, concentrating in Clinical Trials Research and is currently pursuing a Masters of Clinical Epidemiology. She is a Certified Clinical Research Professional from SOCRA. She has a range of research experience in different disease groups, including Breast Cancer, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant, and Colorectal Surgery. Her expertise includes Investigational New Drug clinical trials and Emergency Use applications.
Her goal is to provide high-impact care to patients and research subjects. Caroline is passionate about protecting public health and the notion that prevention is just as important to healthcare as treatment of conditions. She also aims to remove the stigma from research, and provide opportunities for patients to seek alternatives when standard-of-care options are unfavorable. Dermatology is close to her heart with her family being affected by various conditions, and she is hopeful that her work will drive change in the field for the better.
Madison Yockey, Clinical Research Coordinator
Madison Yockey is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Apex Clinical Research Center. She graduated from the University of Mount Union with a Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience and minors in Biology & Gender Studies. During this time, she participated in and conducted several research studies which grew into a love for research and science. Madison’s senior research project was honored by being chosen to present at their esteemed SCHOLAR day convention. Since graduating, Madison has completed a variety of research-based trainings and certifications to expand her knowledge of research and better prepare herself for her role on Apex’s Clinical Research team.
Her goal is to make a difference in people’s lives through access to clinical research studies. It’s amazing to see the impact that these studies can have on the lives of their participants and on the future of medicine.
Roselle Adler, Clinical Research Coordinator
Roselle is an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator at Apex Clinical Research Center. She is an accomplished healthcare professional from Xavier University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications and minor in Business Marketing. Her extensive healthcare career began in pharmaceutical sales specifically in cardiovascular disease, lipidemia and pediatric specialty care. She continues to expand her passion for patient health care with experience in medical device sales, digital health technology and most recently clinical research trials. Roselle has collaborated on studies concentrating in the areas of Colorectal Surgery, Wound Ostomy Care, Infectious Disease, Neurology and Sleep Apnea.
Her goal is to offer exceptional options and treatment for dermatology patients in clinical research. Roselle takes pride in delivering patient care that is rewarding and fulfilling. She is driven, attentive and compassionate to the needs of her subjects. Roselle is hopeful with a vision to provide outcomes and solutions that can better the quality of life in skin care for patients.
Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS
In 2009, Dr. Garcia-Zuazaga enrolled at the Weatherhead School of Business of Case Western Reserve University to pursue his MBA, while still working full time as a Mohs surgeon. He completed this rigorous curriculum in 2011 and shortly after his graduation he relocated his practice to Concord, Ohio to establish Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center.
Dr. Garcia-Zuazaga is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, is a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
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From studying new topical creams that show promise in repigmenting vitiligo to biologic agents that revolutionize the way psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are treated, clinical trials explore the efficacy and safety of novel treatments for dermatologic diseases. Trials can even provide patients an option when it seems all other therapies have been exhausted. Dermatologists can reap some benefits by connecting patients with trials and even conducting them within their own clinics and practices……
Participation Form
Advancement in medical treatment is facilitated by the conduct of clinical trials. Clinical trials provide essential data to evaluate the safety and efficacy of experimental medications and treatments which allows the FDA to determine if they should be marketed to the public. Thus, volunteering for clinical trials is essential to this process.
As a volunteer, you may be provided with unique, experimental treatments for your medical condition. You may or may not qualify for the study based on very stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria. Often, the entire study team will not know if you are receiving the experimental medication/treatment or placebo. These “double blind” trials insure that outcomes are evaluated without investigator or study team bias. The Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigator and entire research team will carefully monitor you during the entirety of your participation.
If you would like to be considered for one of our clinical trials or would like more information about participation, please complete the form.
For more information: ClinicalTrials.gov