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Clinical Trials Update: June 20, 2008

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

    Gout (Hyperuricemia)

    If you are 18 or older, are generally healthy, have sudden onset of joint pain from gouty arthritis within the last 48 hours, and are not diagnosed with another type of arthritis, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Longmont, Colo.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat443.html.  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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    Cardiovascular Abnormalities

    Candidates aged 6 months to 25 years with Marfan syndrome who have aortic root dilation may be eligible for this study.

    The research site is in Cincinnati, Ohio.

    More information

    Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat782.html.

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    Epilepsy

    If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, have had two-to-40 seizures per 28-day period, and are on a stable dose of one or two marketed antiepileptic drugs, you may qualify for this study.

    The research site is in Renton, Wash.

    More information

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

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