INNOVADERM CRO IS NOW INDERO.

Your Aesthetics CRO

Specialized, hands-on support for your aesthetics and cosmetics studies. We’re all in.

Is Now

For over two decades, Innovaderm has been the leading dermatology CRO and one of the largest dermatology Clinical Research Units (CRU) in North America. As we continue to grow and support immune-mediated diseases—including those in rheumatology, a therapeutic area inextricably linked to dermatology—we have rebranded the CRO side of our business to Indero. Innovaderm will continue to operate as a CRU for dermatology studies.

Turning Science Into Efficient Aesthetics Trials

Aesthetic medicine is a rapidly evolving field that significantly enhances patients’ quality of life through innovative treatments and procedures. With over 25 years of dedicated experience in both aesthetic and medical aesthetics, Indero has been at the forefront of this transformation. With deep medical expertise and extensive operational experience, we can help you design a study that meets scientific objectives with the well-being of subjects in mind. Whether it’s developing new dermal fillers, neurotoxins or other aesthetic treatments, we are committed to advancing the field with precision and care.

Aesthetics Indications

Indero provides expertise across a range of aesthetic and medical dermatology indications, including:
  • Dermal fillers
  • Submental fat
  • Scarring
  • Forehead lines
  • Photo aging
  • Crow’s feet lines & glabellar lines
  • Cheek augmentation
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun allergy
  • Skin aging
  • Sensitization
  • Irritation
  • Medical devices
  • Oily skin

Our Tailored Expertise

Secrets To Success

  • Study Design: Developing meticulously designed aesthetic studies.
  • Investigator Sites: Establishing robust relationships with our affiliated sites in the aesthetic space.
  • Innovaderm CRU: Synergy, possibility, and competitive pricing advantages of conducting single-center studies at our CRU.
  • Study Conduct: Authorities in the field with a firm grasp of relevant aesthetic operational considerations.
  • Data Quality: Maintaining high enrollment rates while prioritizing subject safety and high data quality.

At Indero, we understand the nuances related to patient and healthy volunteer recruitment, optimizing data integrity through informed selection of assessment tools and sites, and streamlined strategies to manage cost-effective studies leveraging our aesthetic dermatology know-how.

Aesthetics CRO Services

Indero offers a full-service in-house model for aesthetics clinical trials. From design to execution, we provide customized solutions to meet your study’s unique needs.

Why Indero?

Indero is a global clinical leader in aesthetics and medical dermatology with over a quarter century’s experience serving a broad range of indications, patient populations, administration routes, and drug classes. From protocol design to data delivery, we offer a full-service approach that equips biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors with the scientific rigor and targeted expertise to help bring novel therapies to people with skin diseases. Our operations span across the world, with capabilities in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Our dermatology connections include over 3,100+ investigators, making us a trusted partner for efficient, effective aesthetics trials at a global scale.

“Working with Indero for our alopecia areata trial has been a smooth and exceptional experience, marked by their extensive expertise, proactive approach, and seamless collaboration.”

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Duong Nguyen

Head of Clinical Operations

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Our Secrets to Success

Study Design

Developing meticulously designed aesthetic studies

Investigator Sites

Establishing robust relationships with our affiliated sites in the aesthetic space

Innovaderm CRU

Synergy, possibility, and competitive pricing: the advantages of conducting single center studies at the CRU

Study Conduct

We are the authorities in this field and have a firm grasp of the relevant aesthetic operational considerations

Data Quality

Maintaining high enrollment rates, while prioritizing subject safety and high data quality

One Of The Largest Dermatology CRUs In North America

Innovaderm is a dermatology-focused Clinical Research Unit (CRU) well suited for single or multicenter dermatology studies. With a database of +90,000 patients, Innovaderm CRU has a dedicated team of study coordinators, lab technicians, research nurses, data entry specialists, regulatory specialists and recruitment professionals.

Our Vast Dermatology Connections

Indero has cultivated relationships with 3,100+ dermatology investigators around the world actively contributing to the advancement of novel therapies for people with skin conditions. Developed over years of working together we have strong relationships with these sites, allowing us to select the right sites for your trial. Our sites are ready to meet your enrollment requirements ensuring your timelines and quality metrics are met.

Innovaderm CRU among the top 3 enrollers in a cheek augmentation and correction of midface contour deficiencies study

An aesthetic study involving an injectable implant with more than 200 subjects enrolled.

Challenges

  • Implementing 3D imaging during each subject visit and encountering delays in the delivery of medical equipment to our site have necessitated a faster pace in recruiting patients.
  • Recruitment commenced during the summer period, which was not ideal as many patients were away on holiday

Strategy

  • In contrast to other sites, we’ve achieved excellent subject retention by enrolling individuals familiar with Innovaderm or who had participated in comparable trials previously

Our Dermatologists

Meet our esteemed dermatologists, each bringing decades of invaluable experience to your trials. Their expertise is complemented by our dedicated operational CRO team, ready to support you at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an aesthetics Dermatology CRO?

An Aesthetics Dermatology CRO manages and supports clinical trials for conducting clinical trials for cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology products. They provide expertise in patient recruitment, regulatory compliance, and data management to ensure the success of your aesthetics dermatology study.

When selecting an aesthetics dermatology CRO, consider these key factors:

  • Expertise: Look for a CRO with specialized medical, scientific and clinical knowledge and experience in dermatology to ensure the trial’s relevance and scientific rigor.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Ensure the CRO adopts a strategic approach that extends beyond regulatory submissions, incorporating dermatology endpoints, medical and scientific writing services, and regulatory agency meeting support. This comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance process aids in effectively navigating potential challenges.
  • Infrastructure: Evaluate their relationships with dermatology research sites, focusing on their ability to select and assess sites based on performance, geographical reach, and patient recruitment capabilities, which are essential for timely and efficient study execution.
  • Quality: Choose a CRO that lives and breathes dermatology data quality. They should have robust ties to top-enrolling sites and a core focus on science and innovation to safeguard subject safety and data integrity. They should also proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the study.

A specialized CRO enhances your trial by providing medical, scientific and clinical dermatology expertise in addition to tailored patient engagement strategies, and streamlined operations. Their deep understanding of regulatory requirements and established dermatology-specific networks can lead to more efficient trial execution and improved patient outcomes, ultimately advancing treatment options in this critical field.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We orchestrate all study activities and deliverables, including site selection process, budget and contract negotiations, and patient engagement, recruitment enrollment projections, all while respecting your study timelines.

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Patient Recruitment

Our dedicated patient recruitment and advertising team integrates with the study team to tailor recruitment strategies, customize central ad campaigns, develop advertising creative, and continuously track and adapt recruitment goals. Our patient-centric approach is enhanced by Clinago, our technology enabled recruitment service.

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Clinical Monitoring

Leveraging an average of over 15 years of industry experience, our seasoned clinical operations team offers both adaptive monitoring services (on-site and remote) and centralized monitoring services. All of our team members undergo extensive dermatology training. We ensure compliance with dermatology study protocols, sound clinical practices and applicable regulations. Our team is skilled in identifying data inconsistencies, performing trend analysis, and detecting patterns or outliers. Additionally, we offer tailored training programs for sites in dermatology to ensure they are well-equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices.

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Medical Monitoring

We provide clinical oversight to protect subject safety and maintain data integrity. Our responsive medical monitors work directly with sites to address issues quickly, ensuring adherence and reliable data that keep your dermatology trials on track.

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Pharmacovigilance

Our pharmacovigilance services span various therapeutic areas and track, assess, and report safety data to manage your trial risks effectively. Through continuous monitoring and regulatory reporting, we ensure subject safety, providing you with the confidence and clarity you need.

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Biostatistics & Data Management

Our extensive biometric services cater to all your biostatistics and data management requirements, meticulously aligned with your aesthetic study goals and other medical fields. We offer a range of services, including adaptive design, strategic statistical consulting, sample size and power calculations, database design, medical coding, and thorough data validation, review, and cleaning.

Study Design & Protocol Writing

With deep aesthetics expertise and vast operational experience, we can help you design an innovative and efficient patient-centric aesthetics study that meets your scientific objectives while optimizing your financial investment. We engage key opinion leaders to shape trial designs leading to improved study site engagement.

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Clinical Development & Regulatory Consulting

We can help you navigate the global regulatory landscape and provide clinical development consulting, covering end-to-end needs, including drug and device submissions, medical and scientific writing, clinical pre-feasibility, scientific support, and even meeting with regulatory agencies.

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Site Selection & Management

Our long-standing relationships with key opinion leaders and highly performing sites, result in optimized start-up processes that deliver strong results in the least amount of time. As part of our site evaluation, our team utilizes past performance metrics, recruitment projections based on competitive landscape, and detailed feasibility surveys to determine a site’s capabilities and interest in a study.

Medical Writing

We provide expert scientific and regulatory writing services, delivering high-quality clinical study protocols designed and drafted by our team of clinical scientists, dermatologists, and operations specialists, with contributions from clinical study coordinators at Innovaderm, our clinical research unit (CRU), all tailored to your requirements and specifications.

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Quality Assurance

Our quality assurance service ensures the highest standards of compliance and data integrity. We implement rigorous quality control processes to identify and mitigate risks early. 

Is Now

We are excited to announce that Innovaderm is rebranding our CRO division as Indero (in-dAIR-oh). This rebranding reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and our expansion into the field of rheumatology, a therapeutic area closely linked to dermatology. As a dual-focus CRO specializing in both dermatology and rheumatology, this strategic decision marks a significant milestone for our organization, and we are eager to embark on this new chapter with our valued partners and clients. Innovaderm will continue to operate as a CRU for dermatology studies.

Site Selection & Management

Our long-standing relationships with key opinion leaders and highly performing sites, result in optimized start-up processes that deliver strong results in the least amount of time. As part of our site evaluation, our team utilizes past performance metrics, recruitment projections based on competitive landscape, and detailed feasibility surveys to determine a site’s capabilities and interest in a study.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We orchestrate all study activities and deliverables, including site selection process, budget and contract negotiations, and patient engagement, recruitment enrollment projections, all while respecting your study timelines.