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Clinical Trials Update: April 18, 2008

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

    Alzheimer's Disease

    This study will evaluate an investigational medication for Alzheimer's disease. Candidates must be aged 55 to 90 and have a reliable caregiver accompany them to each outpatient visit. Health insurance is not required.

    The research site is in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat11.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo.

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    Asthma

    You may be eligible for this study if you are at least 18 and have been diagnosed with persistent asthma. You won't qualify if you have a bacterial or viral infection of the upper or lower respiratory tract, sinus or middle ear; or have a history of life-threatening asthma. Additional criteria apply.

    The research site is in New York City.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat16.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo.

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    Endometriosis

    To qualify for this study of an investigational drug, you must be a woman aged 18 to 50 who has been diagnosed by laparoscopy with endometriosis. Participants will receive study related medication, lab tests and exams at no cost, and will be compensated for time and travel.

    The research site is in Phoenix, Ariz.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat60.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo.

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