Clinical Trials
Doctors Poulos and Fisher, and the entire team of dermatologists at Kingsway Dermatology strongly believe that being at the forefront of medical research is a vital part of their practice.
In keeping with our mission to provide outstanding patient care, Kingsway Clinical Research was established in 2014, as a division of Kingsway Dermatology, that specializes in clinical trials in collaboration with Probity Medical Research.
Our goal is to help bring safe and effective cutting edge treatments to our patients. This work allows our patients access to medications, sometimes years ahead of the commercial launch. It also allows our patients access to medications that may not be covered under insurance programs.


Why choose Kingsway Clinical Research?
- Trusted reputation of our team of experienced, Board certified Dermatologists, with experience in clinical trials
- Our research centre is interconnected with a busy dermatology clinic with a large and non-transient patient population
- Conveniently located – right across the Islington subway station, 10 km from St. Joseph’s Hospital, and 12 km from Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Presence of investigators while study patients are scheduled
- Assurance of strictest patient confidentiality, privacy and professionalism
Why volunteer for clinical trials?

Access to alternative treatments and novel drugs

Taking an active role in your health care

Comprehensive medical care from overseeing physician and dedicated clinical trials staff

Opportunity to contribute to advancements in medical research

No cost on your part and compensation for travel associated with the study is available

Current and Upcoming Trials
Join our clinical trials now for free, early access to the latest dermatology treatments! If you’re interested in helping our trusted team, contact our clinical trials coordinator at (416) 231-0100, extension 212, or email clinicalresearch.deepthi@kingswaydermatology.ca.
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Who Can Participate?
Adults (18-75) with eczema may participate.
Inclusion Criteria:
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Have moderate to severe eczema
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Have had eczema for at least 1 year
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Have eczema on at least 10% of your body surface area*
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Topical treatments for eczema have not been effective
* 1% of your body surface area is roughly equal to the palm of your hand (no wrists or fingers).What Are The Benefits?
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No cost to participate or receive treatment
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Regular visits with study doctors who specialise in treating eczema (10 visits)
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Will receive either an investigative topical treatment (study drug) or a placebo
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Reimbursement for study-related expenses may be provided
How Long Will The Study Last?
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36 weeks
Note: Participants will need to stop all other treatments for eczema during clinical trial participationIf you would like to participate or would simply like to learn more, please contact our clinical trials coordinator
Prurigo Nodularis (PN)
Celldex CDX0159-10 Research Study for Prurigo Nodularis (PN) – Clinical Trial
If you or someone you know suffers from Prurigo Nodularis (PN), a chronic skin condition causing firm, itchy nodules, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study evaluating an investigational treatment, barzolvolimab.
The study will last approximately 11 months (44 weeks), including screening, treatment, and follow-up periods. Participants will receive the investigational treatment or a placebo and will be monitored through 13 in-person visits to the study site. A daily e-diary via a smartphone app will also be part of the study.
Study Criteria:
Male or female, aged 18 and older
Have a clinical diagnosis of prurigo nodularis
Tried and failed prescription topical medications for PN
Experience severe itching due to PN
Participation is at no cost, and compensation for time and travel may be available.
For more information, please visit: barzolPNstudy.com
This study is actively enrolling.
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Who Can Participate?
Adults (18-75) with eczema may participate.
Inclusion Criteria:
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Have moderate to severe eczema
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Have had eczema for at least 1 year
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Have eczema on at least 10% of your body surface area*
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Topical treatments for eczema have not been effective
* 1% of your body surface area is roughly equal to the palm of your hand (no wrists or fingers).What Are The Benefits?
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No cost to participate or receive treatment
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Regular visits with study doctors who specialise in treating eczema (10 visits)
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Will receive either an investigative topical treatment (study drug) or a placebo
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Reimbursement for study-related expenses may be provided
How Long Will The Study Last?
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36 weeks
Note: Participants will need to stop all other treatments for eczema during clinical trial participationIf you would like to participate or would simply like to learn more, please contact our clinical trials coordinator
PSORIASIS
People aged 18 and above if diagnosed with plaque psoriasis (PSO) have an opportunity to participate in a research trial run by study-doctors who specialize in treating psoriasis. Participation will be for around 32 weeks, involving 13 visits to the research site, and does not cost anything to participate or receive treatment.
COMPLETED TRIALS
ACNE
- A safety and efficacy study to compare dapsone dermal gel with vehicle control in patients with acne vulgaris
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
- Double blind, vehicle-controlled Phase IIb study to assess the safety and efficacy of topically applied DS107 cream in mild to moderate atopic dermatitis
- Phase 3 confirmatory study investigating efficacy and safety of dupilumab monotherapy in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
- Phase 3 double blind, placebo-controlled study investigating the efficacy and safety of multiple Dupilumab dose regimens for maintaining response in patients with atopic dermatitis
- Open label study of Dupilumab in patients with atopic dermatitis
- Tralokinumab monotherapy for adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
- Double blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Barictinib in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
- Open label, phase 3 study to evaluate efficacy and safety of Bariticinib in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
PSORIASIS
- Canadian Humira post-marketing observational epidemiological study assessing effectiveness in psoriasis
- Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Brodalumab compared with placebo and Ustekinumab in subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- Open label study to assess the safety of Etanercept in subjects with plaque psoriasis
- Risankizumab versus placebo in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- Double blind study of Secukinumab to demonstrate efficacy compared to Ustekinumab in subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- Double blind, active-control study to compare efficacy and safety of CHS-1420 versus Humira in subjects with chronic plaque psoriasis
- Double blind study assessing short and long term efficacy, safety and tolerability of Secukinumab in subjects of body weight 90 kg or higher with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- A Phase 3 Efficacy and safety study of Taparinof for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults
- A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of ABP654 Compared with Ustekinumab in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind Study Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy,Safety, and Immunogenicity of Multiple Switches Between Humira®(adalimumab [US]) and ABP 501 Compared With Continued Use of Adalimumab in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
VITILIGO
- Phase 3 Double-blind, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Ruxolitinib cream Followed by an Extension period in Participants with Vitiligo
- A Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled Randomized Withdrawal and Treatment Extension Study to Assess the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib Cream in Participants with Vitiligo
- A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of INCB054707 Followed by an Extension Period in Participants With Vitiligo
Subcutaneous Abdominal Fat Research Study
Recruiting adults aged 18 to 64 for a clinical trial investigating reducing subcutaneous abdominal fat. Eligible participants must have a stable body weight of 50 kg or greater (less than 3 kg weight change in the past 3 months), with a body mass between 18.5 and 27 kg/m2. Participants must maintain a stable lifestyle for at least 3 months (e.g., exercise, eating patterns, and smoking habits) and not have poorly controlled diabetes within the past 6 months (requiring a change in glucose control medications other than day-to-day insulin requirement variations). A participant should not have a fear of injections or needles (or faints at the sight of blood or needles), not have folding fat or skin while standing, and not have tattoos on the front and/or lateral side of the abdomen. Participants will receive either an investigational injection treatment (study drug) or a placebo. Study treatment and study-related assessments will be provided at no cost. Reimbursement for study-related expenses may be provided. Study participation will last about 25 weeks and involve about 9 visits to the study center. If you would like to participate or want to learn more, please contact our clinical trials coordinator.
Alopecia Areata
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CTP-543 in Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata
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As I was suffering from a terrible skin condition I visited several Dr
How had no clue of what they are doing; and prescribed me all kinds of creams. Every cream I tried made the condition worse but, the moment Dr Redlick, looked at my skin, immediately; she knew the problem and cured.
A month ago I started the treatment and the disease is vanishing.
Dr Bartolo, St Catherine’s,
Dr Simon, Dr Kelada Sedra;
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And that’s why I suffered for 3 years.
Please if you are in need of a Dermatologist. Kingsway has the solution.
I'm a little thrown off by some of the reviews that mention the clinic trying to push expensive products onto their patients. My experience has been the opposite as Dr. Ruppel has given me the cheapest options possible, along with samples of a product to use before we commit to anything medication due to my lack of insurance. It was much appreciated as it helped narrow down the medication for her to prescribe after the fact.
If I were to nitpick, the initial appointment took around 7 months to schedule. That being said, I doubt this is exclusive only to Kingsway Derm.
Highly recommend!
I can't stress enough how much I appreciate Katie's expertise and the care she puts into her work. The results I've seen so far have exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to see the final outcome after completing all my sessions. I highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for exceptional IPL laser treatments. Thank you, Katie, for your exceptional attention and care and for making this journey so positive and rewarding!
Katie is wonderful to work with, highly recommend Kingsway Dermatology and Cosmetic Centre.
My treatments were effective and I will be returning to the clinic for follow up maintenance.
It really doesn’t get any better the Doctors are great…
Cheers,
Bradley
I received a laser treatment from Katie and I can’t recommend her enough. Katie put me at ease and went above and beyond to make sure I got the best results.
If you’re looking for a trustworthy clinic that offers effective treatments and a pleasant experience, look no further!
I saw Katie who expertly handled the Excel V laser and answered all of my questions. She addressed all of my problem areas and particularly focused on the periorbital area I was targeting. Not only, the aftercare was excellent and I appreciated Katie's follow up. It's now been around a week since the treatment and I no longer have blue veins surrounding my eyes.
I'm extremely happy with the results, and if I'm in Toronto and in need of a touch up, I'll surely stop by again! Thanks.
Dr. Yuliya was very personable and made me feel comfortable. She shared her personal experience and did not make me feel pressured to do any procedure that I was not comfortable with. She provided all the information and options in order for me to make an informed decision.
My laser specialist Emily was incredible. Emily was so kind and really made me feel comfortable in every session. She is definitely in the right career and has a bright future, a true asset to Kingsway D.
My treatments - I have always looked after my skin but I was starting to notice age spots and a lack of the youthful glow we all want ;).
I purchased a pkg of 6 IPL treatments and am pleased with the results overall.
Everyone’s pain threshold is different and Emily was very good at adjusting if needed. Every session she would start with a pulse or two to gage my tolerance that day. These treatments are are a little painful (like elastic-band snaps to the skin) but no pain no gain! …they do work. I had zero down time (which I understand varies by client) & have noticed a difference. I will do a few more treatments and then continue with maintenance (very important).
I’m 60 this year and wish I had considered options like this years ago.Thank you Emily for rejuvenating my face!
Dr. Fischer and the other dermatology staff explain treatment options and carefully treat my trivial and more serious skin problems with understanding and empathy.
Vera
Amazing and friendly staff! 10/10 experience.
Dr. Redlick made me feel extremely comfortable and was so helpful.
I have noticed improvements with the skin, however, was expecting more improvements for the cost and amount of sessions received.
Only con was parking. Very narrow underground. Also, the cosmetic side isn’t as good as the Derm side. It isn’t as good as it can be. I’ve been to more places that are more advanced or have effective treatments rather than geared towards basic and fast. If you’re paying premium prices, I expect better service.
The staff are amazing.
Very pleased with the procedures that I had done with Dr. Poulos.
About the environs well, it's a very modern clinic. Really clean and stylish; more like a salon or spa than a clinic! Friendly staff as well. Also, there's pay parking in the garage below the building, very convenient. Recommended.
Your amazing !!!
I highly recommend Kingsway dermatology for all your needs on aging very well !!!
Thanks 🙏
Jennifer
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During my follow up appointment this week, Dr. Velykoredko was very efficient, pleasant to talk to and better still gave me a clean bill of health! It is so nice to see this clinic being so focused on the patient.
I’ll be back again soon. Kingsway are now my absolute “go to” in Toronto for any future procedures. 5 stars ⭐️
Dr. Elena Poulos, and what a wonderful experience it was!
I had some dermatology issues that needed to be addressed.
Dr. Poulos solved all of these issues.
Dr. Poulos is extremely professional, and competent, very pleasant and has a very good sense of humour.
I left the appointment feeling extremely satisfied and reassured, and with all my concerns resolved.
We have the highest praise for
Dr. Poulos and her staff.
The experience could not have been any better. And it vastly improved my day to day life. We highly recommend
Dr. Elena Poulos.
Best Regards,
Robert and Anna Lowery.
I recently visited Kaite at Kingsway Dermatology Clinic for a treatment with their Halo laser, and I'm absolutely amazed by the results! My skin has never looked better – it's radiant, smooth, and feels rejuvenated.
From the moment I walked in, the clinic's staff were professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. They took the time to explain the Halo laser treatment process and what to expect, which eased my concerns and made me feel comfortable with my decision.
The procedure itself was surprisingly easy and virtually painless. The Halo laser worked its magic, targeting skin imperfections and boosting collagen production to leave my skin looking fabulous. The best part? The results were visible almost immediately!
I can't recommend Kingsway Dermatology Clinic and their Halo laser treatment enough. If you're looking to transform your skin, this is the place to go. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
In terms of Kingsway Dermatology and Cosmetic Centre as a whole, the first time I came to Kingsway Dermatology was nearly ten years ago when I was a teenager and I can attest that the excellent service and care they provide has not changed in the past decade. You can expect the utmost professionalism, knowledge, and kindness at this clinic. I would strongly recommend choosing Kingsway Dermatology for your needs.
The clinic is very clean and the staff was very friendly. The location is very easy to get to. There's also paid parking above ground and underground.