Clinical Trials Update: April 23, 2009
April 24 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch:
Heartburn / GERD
Do you have heartburn that's related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? If so, you may qualify for this study of an investigational medication.
The research site is in Chandler, Ariz.
More information
Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/gerd.aspx.
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Alzheimer's Disease
If you or a loved one are aged 55 to 90 and are taking a prescription medication for Alzheimers disease, you or the loved one may qualify for this study. Health insurance is not required.
The research site is in Phoenix, Ariz.
More information
Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/alzheimers_disease.aspx.
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Depression
If you have feelings of being very sad, tired yet sleepless, hopeless, and/or anxious, you may be depressed and may qualify for this study of an investigational medication.
The research site is in Newport Beach, Calif.
More information
Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/depression.aspx.
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Breast Cancer
If you are an adult woman with HER2-positive breast cancer, have had a total mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery, and have an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, you may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Arlington Heights, Ill.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=29.
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Alzheimer's Disease
If you know or care for someone who is taking Aricept for Alzheimer's disease, that person may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Denver, Colo.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=11.
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Bladder Disorders
If you are an adult with overactive bladder due to a stroke or stable multiple sclerosis, and you do not rely on a catheter to empty your bladder, you may qualify for this study.
