April 15, 2009

Clinical Trials Update: April 15, 2009

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

Childhood Major Depression

This 38-week study is for young people aged 7 to 17. Clinic visits will be more frequent initially, once weekly, then progress to every 2 to 4 weeks.

The research site is in Richmond, Va.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/depression.aspx.

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Heart Disease

This study will evaluate whether a cholesterol medication combined with an investigational drug reduces plaque build-up in the arteries.

The research site is in Denver, Colo.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/heart_disease.aspx.

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Weight Loss (Obesity) / Type 2 Diabetes

If you are overweight with type 2 diabetes, you may qualify for this study investigating a new treatment option. This study is being conducted at sites throughout the United States.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/4110.aspx.

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Sexual Dysfunction

If you are an adult woman with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, you may be eligible for this study.

The research site is in Dallas, Texas.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=333.

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Erectile Dysfunction

If you are a man at least 45 years old with both erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Mountlake Terrace, Wash.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=371.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

If you are an adult with rheumatoid arthritis, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Lake Success, N.Y.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=132.

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