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Clinical Trials Update: March 19, 2008

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

    High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

    If you are at least 18, are able to discontinue current cholesterol medication, can self-administer study drug once daily, and can follow a diet recommended by the American Heart Association, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Philadelphia, Penn.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat170.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo.

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    Parkinson's Disease

    If you are taking levodopa and continue to have fluctuating motor function, you may qualify for this study of an investigational skin patch.

    The research site is in Fresno, Calif.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat117.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo.

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    Seizure Disorders

    If you are aged 16 to 70, have focal epilepsy, and are using no more than two antiepileptic drugs, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Phoenix, Ariz.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat138.html  External Links Disclaimer Logo.

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