(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:
Acne
Qualified participants, 12 years old and older, may receive study-related care and study medication at no cost. Compensation of up to $250 may also be available for time and travel.
The research site is in Birmingham, Ala.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat1.html 
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Weight Loss
If you are overweight, you may qualify for a one-year clinical research study of an investigational weight loss medication. There is no cost to participate in this study.
The research site is in Atlanta.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat706.html .
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Shingles
This study is designed to test an investigational vaccine to prevent contracting shingles.
If you are between 50 and 59 years old, you may qualify to receive all study-related care and the vaccine at no cost. You also may be compensated up to $300 for time and travel.
The research site is in Chicago.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat225.html .
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