Both Lichen Planus and Lichen Sclerosus can be extremely uncomfortable and affect many parts of your life.
Many people who experience one of these conditions suffer from visible lesions, as well as mental and emotional issues related to their condition. The Lichen Study is researching the effectiveness of a new potential treatment for Lichen Planus and Lichen Sclerosus. If you qualify and choose to participate you will have access to a new treatment option that may help improve your Lichen Planus or Lichen Sclerosus symptoms.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
- Are male or female over the age of 18
- Have Lichen Planus
OR - Are female and over the age of 18
- Have Lichen Sclerosus
* As a study participant, all study-related care will be provided at no cost to you including the potential treatment.
Sign Up
What happens if I sign up? We will match you to a research center in your area that needs volunteers or notify you when one becomes available. The study team will then contact you, and you may have the opportunity to participate if qualified.
If you think you might like to participate in the Lichen Study or would like more information, please enter your information below so we can see if you may qualify and can contact you about the study. Keep in mind that participation is entirely voluntary. If you do decide to take part in the study, you may change your mind about participating at any time.
About Lichen
Lichen Planus is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by purple, polygonal, pruritic papules, and plaques. The lesions are often covered by lacy, reticular (netlike), white lines known as Wickham striae. Lichen planus can affect any skin-derived tissues, including the skin (most commonly), nails, and mucous membranes (like the nose or mouth).
At first, it typically affects the surfaces of the wrists, forearms, and legs and can be diagnosed via a skin biopsy taken by a doctor.
Lichen Sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition marked by white scaly plaques involving anogenital areas.
Lichen Sclerosus lesions are usually seen as white plaques, which may be atrophic or thickened, often present on labia minora and majora but may involve perineum and perianal areas.
The Lichen Planus and Lichen Sclerosus Studies are two different studies: one for Lichen Planus and one for Lichen Sclerosus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a research study?
A research study (also called a clinical trial) is a medical study that helps to answer important questions about an investigational drug or device – these may include how well an investigational study drug, or device, works for a certain condition. All medications and devices must be tested in clinical research studies before they can be approved and prescribed to patients.
Why are research studies important?
A research study is the process by which new and innovative medications, treatments and devices are approved and brought to market, so people can live happier and healthier lives. Even over-the-counter medications, such as NSAIDs, you may have used to counteract a headache, have gone through the clinical research study process before it was available at your local pharmacy.
What is the purpose of the Lichen Study?
The PTSD Study is a multi-center study researching the effectiveness of an investigational Lichen Planus and Lichen Sclerosus treatment for adults who experience symptoms.
Is there a cost to participate?
There is no cost to participate in the Lichen Study. If you decide to take part:
- You will receive study-related care throughout the study from a team of experienced doctors and nurses.
- You will receive all study-related care at no cost.
- You may be paid for each study visit you complete.
What else do I need to consider?
The study team will be able to explain more about what the Lichen Study will involve, and it is up to you to decide if you want to take part. Participation in this study is voluntary. Whether or not you decide to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relationships with your doctors. If you decide to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without affecting those relationships.
How far is the research site?
We match you to a research center within a close travel distance from your home. If we are not running the study in your area currently, with your permission, we will keep you in our database and reach out once a research center in your area becomes available. If, at any time, you decided you no longer want your information stored, you can opt out and we will delete your details.
About the Lichen Study
The Lichen Study is researching the effectiveness of an investigational treatment for Lichen Planus and Lichen Sclerosus. If you qualify and choose to participate you will have access to a new potential treatment option that may help improve your Lichen Planus or Lichen Sclerosus symptoms.
Study participants will receive all study-related care at no cost. Participants may be paid for each study visit they complete.
Who can take part in the Lichen Study?
You may be eligible to participate if you:
- Are male or female over the age of 18
- Have Lichen Planus
OR - Are female and over the age of 18
- Have Lichen Sclerosus