September 09, 2008

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2008

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

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

If you are 75 or older and have hypertension, you may qualify for this study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two FDA approved medications, in combination and alone.

The research site is in Bismarck, Md.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat85.html.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

If you are a woman aged 18 to 65, and have IBS with diarrhea or alternating IBS, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Dallas, Texas.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat90.html.

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Alzheimer Disease

If you are at least 50, diagnosed with probable Alzheimers disease, are not currently taking medication for Alzheimers, and have a reliable caretaker willing to accompany you, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Longmont, Colo.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat11.html.

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