November 04, 2008

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2008

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

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

If you are 18 or older, diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure), and are able to follow study procedures and guidelines, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Mineola, N.Y.

More information

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

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Multiple Sclerosis

If you are aged 18 to 55, have a confirmed diagnosis of relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis, have had at least one relapse in the last 12 months or two relapses in the last 24 months, and have never been treated with interferon medication (Avonex, Betaseron, or Rebif), you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Tucson, Ariz.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat102.html.

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Chronic 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 your current opioid treatment, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Springfield, Ill.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat45.html.

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