Research & Clinical Trials
Dr. Wei Jing Loo uses her expertise and extensive training to help advance the fields of medical and cosmetic dermatology through her London, Ontario, practice. Regulatory agencies such as Health Canada and the FDA in the United States require clinical research trials before approving new treatments, preventive procedures, or devices.
Dr. Loo is an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario and is very familiar with the rigor needed to conduct research and clinical trials that produce valuable results. She has published her work in many peer-reviewed journals and has presented her research at national and international meetings.
Dr. Loo and her staff follow strict protocols and regulations when conducting clinical research trials.
Dr. Loo is an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario and is very familiar with the rigor needed to conduct research and clinical trials that produce valuable results.
Be A Part Of Our Clinical Trials
Patients interested in participating in a clinical trial, sometimes called clinical studies, can volunteer by contacting DermEffects. If you’re accepted to participate, you can also decide to withdraw at any time.
Other important information to know for patients who participate in clinical research trials include:
- Your participation is voluntary.
- All information about you remains confidential.
- Before participating in a study, Dr. Loo or another member of the clinical research team will explain all the details about the study to patients, including any potential risks or benefits, and answer all questions.
- Patients have as much time as necessary to decide if they want to participate.
- Patients who decide to participate must sign a consent form. They will keep a copy of this consent form, which contains additional information about the clinical research trial.
Recruiting Patients Now
- Moderate to severe Psoriasis (> 10% body surface area involved)
- Moderate to severe Atopic Dermatitis/ Eczema (> 10% body surface area involved)
- Moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa (5 or more active lesions on 2 body sites)
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus
- Nodular Prurigo
- Chronic Hand & Foot Eczema
- Severe Alopecia Areata (>50% scalp hair loss)
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
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Every clinical research trial is submitted to an independent research ethics board for approval before the study can be performed.
If you’re interested in learning about current clinical research trials, please visit ResearchTrials.org.
Please note that a physician referral is required for all medical consultations and treatments. Medical consultations are a benefit of Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Elective services offered at DermEffects are not covered by OHIP.
Active Clinical Trials
- CS45570 Roche AD
- J2T-MC-KGCD EliLilly Hand and Foot eczema study
- ORKA-001-112 PsO study
- EFC18365 Sanofi LSC study
- B7981094 Pfizer AA study
- CDX0159-13 Celldex CSU study
- INCB54707-305 Incyte NP study
- INCB018424-325 Incyte topical HS study
Book Your Appointment
DermEffects: Dr. Wei Jing Loo
Medical Inquiries: (519) 472-2929
Cosmetic Inquiries: (519) 472-8686
Fax: (519) 472-8484
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.