Clinical Research
What are clinical trials?
Clinical trials are research studies designed to test the safety and/or effectiveness of new medications, devices or treatments as compared to standard treatments or to no treatment. Clinical trials are required before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can approve a new medication for physicians to prescribe to patients.
Can I participate in a research study?
Research studies are open to patients of DuPage Medical Group, the public and employees of DuPage Medical Group. Anyone who qualifies for a research study can participate. Not all patients diagnosed with a particular condition will qualify. A member of the research team may ask you questions to determine if you may be eligible to participate. You may be asked to come into the office for a visit to further determine if you qualify to participate.
Clinical Research Study for Individuals with Severe Facial Acne
Dr. Ashish Bhatia and Dr. Jeffrey Hsu at The Dermatology Institute of DuPage Medical Group in Naperville are currently looking for individuals to participate in a study evaluating the use of an investigational topical cream combined with light therapy to treat acne. Individuals must be between the ages of 12 and 35 and have at least 25 red, raised pimples and at least 20 whiteheads and blackheads. For more information about this study, please call DuPage Medical Group’s Research Hotline at 630-348-3060.
To Be Eligible You Must:
- Be at least 12 years old.
- Have at least 2 different spaces in between your toes affected.
- Be available for 5 visits over 6 weeks.
Qualified participants will receive compensation for time and travel and all study related care at no cost. For more information, please call DuPage Medical Group’s Research Hotline at 630-348-3060.
Clinical Research Staff
Karen Frizelis
Karen Frizelis has been a Research Nurse Practitioner with DuPage Medical Group since July of 2005. She is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience and a certified Clinical Research Professional by the Society of Clinical Research Associates since 2006.
Karen’s primary focus in research is dermatology where she splits her time between Naperville/CityGate and Wheaton/Town Square. Karen has also been involved in a variety of other research projects, including breast implant and ophthalmology studies. Her passion for learning about disease treatments led her to Clinical Research.
When Karen Frizelis is not conducting research, she enjoys spending time at her lake house and boating with her husband on Bass Lake, in Indiana.
Trish Meschino
Trish Meschino has been practicing with DuPage Medical Group as a Research Nurse Coordinator since 2007. Meschino is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, receiving her certification from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals in 2009. “Research is exciting, new and evolving. I am exposed to the latest development of drugs and the potential benefit they may offer. Research offers a patient an opportunity to participate and become engaged in their medical care. It gives a patient the possibility of receiving a new treatment that is not currently available to the public-cutting edge therapy.”
Trish has been a nurse for over 24 years. She dedicates over 50% of her time to conduct oncology research. The remainder of her time is spent between other therapeutic areas.
When not conducting research, Trish enjoys cooking, gardening, reading a good book, scrapbooking, and traveling. She also enjoys walking and biking on a cool sunny day.
Tania Becke MD, MPH
Tania Becke MD, MPH completed her residency in Pediatrics and practiced for several years prior to obtaining her Master of Public Health (MPH). While completing her MPH she worked with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Kane County Health Department on various research studies focused on maternal child health issues. In 2006, she completed her MPH and joined the Office of Research at DuPage Medical Group as a Clinical Research Physician.
Since joining DuPage Medical Group Dr. Becke has been a sub-investigator on numerous studies. She has also assisted in writing protocols, abstracts, and manuscripts for publication.
In her free time, she enjoys baking, running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
