(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Lower Back Pain If you are aged 18 to 70 and have acute (recent onset) low back pain due to strain/spasm, you may qualify for this study. The research site is in Newport News, Va. More information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat700.html. ----- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus If you are at least 18, have a diagnosis of lupus (SLE), and have been on lupus medication (corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, or anti-malarias) for more than 30 days, you may qualify for this study. The research site is in Lake Success, N.Y. More information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat144.html. ----- Depression If you are feeling down, sad, hopeless and lack of energy, you may qualify for this study. The research site is in Seattle, Wash. More information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat164.html. ----- Copyright 2008 CenterWatch. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. HealthDayNews articles are derived from various sources and do not reflect federal policy. healthfinder.gov does not endorse opinions, products, or services that may appear in news stories. For more information on health topics in the news, visit Health News on healthfinder.gov. |
