Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, medications, or approaches to care. Participating in a clinical trial may give people with HS access to emerging therapies while helping researchers better understand the condition.
What to Know Before Joining a Clinical Trial
Eligibility requirements
Trials may require certain disease severity, age ranges, or treatment history.
Study treatments
Some trials test new medications, while others study existing treatments.
Randomization
Participants may receive the investigational treatment or a comparison treatment/placebo.
Voluntary participation
You can leave a trial at any time.
Ask Your Doctor
If you are considering participating in a clinical trial, speaking with a dermatologist experienced in treating HS can help you understand whether it may be a good option for your care.
Here are a few questions to ask:
Is this clinical trial appropriate for my HS stage?
What are the potential risks and benefits?
Will I need to stop my current medications?
How often will I need to visit the study site?
Will travel costs be covered?
Find Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov
Global registry of clinical trials where you can filter by condition and location to find HS studies recruiting in Canada.
BeTheCure
Canadian clinical trial search platform that helps patients find studies actively recruiting participants across the country.
Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation
Shares information about research sites and HS research initiatives in Canada.
Dermatology Research Clinics
Some clinical trials recruit directly through dermatology research clinics.
Provincial Databases
Take part in the Citylights HS study!
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of the investigational drug to be tested on recurrent Hidradenitis Suppurativa and the change in quality of life for patients. During the course of the study, you will receive comprehensive, no-cost and study-related treatment from medical specialists.
