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Clinical Trials Update: July 10, 2008

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  • (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

    Lower Back Pain

    If you are aged 18 to 65, have moderate-to-severe low back pain, and the current episode has lasted two days or less, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Denver, Colo.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat700.html.  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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    Neuroblastoma

    This phase IIa trial is studying the side effects and best dose of Ultratrace iodine I 131 MIBG, followed by a stem cell transplant in treating young people with relapsed or refractory high-risk neuroblastoma.

    The research site is in Madison, Wisc.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat342.html.

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    Diabetic Neuropathy

    If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus and a history of chronic pain attributable to a symmetrical stocking distribution neuropathy in the lower extremities, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Murrells Inlet, S.C.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat253.html.

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