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Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 15, 2008

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

    Cancer Pain

    If you have advanced active cancer for which there is no known curative therapy, and have a clinical diagnosis of cancer-related pain that is not alleviated with current opioid treatment, you may be eligible to participate in this study.

    The research site is in Kansas City, Mo.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat303.html.  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    If you are at least 18 and have active rheumatoid arthritis despite previous treatment with Enbrel, Remicade, or Humira, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Charleston, S.C.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat132.html.

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    Malignant Adenoma

    If you are at least 18, have been diagnosed with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (including de-novo Stage IV disease), and are eligible for chemotherapy, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Farmington, N.M.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat217.html.

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