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Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 19, 2008

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

    Obesity

    If you are aged 18 to 60, moderately overweight with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40, weigh between 187 and 297 pounds, are in general good health, have had no significant change in body weight over the past two months, have no history of diabetes, and are willing to give yourself daily shots, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Orlando, Fla.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat107.html.  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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    Epilepsy

    If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, are having two to 40 seizures per 28-day period, and are on a stable dose of one or two marketed anti-epileptic drugs, you may be eligible to participate in this study.

    The research site is in Los Angeles, Calif.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat62.html.

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    Women's Health

    If you are a women aged 18 to 40, have fewer than nine menstrual cycles per year, have not taken hormones or birth control pills for three months, and have acne and/or excessive hair growth, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Boston, Mass.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat438.html.

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