Clinical Trials Update: May 7, 2009

ByABC News
May 7, 2009, 2:52 PM

May 8 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch:

Epilepsy

If you have epilepsy that does not respond to conventional antiepileptic drug treatments, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in New York City.

More information

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

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High Cholesterol

If you are taking medication to treat high cholesterol, you may qualify for this study of an investigational medication taken in addition to your current medicine.

The research site is in Kansas City, Mo.

More information

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

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Overactive Bladder

If you have symptoms of overactive bladder including urinating often or leaking urine suddenly, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Miami, Fla.

More information

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

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

If you are a current or former smoker 40 or older with a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Panama City, Fla.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=44.

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Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis

If you are a menopausal woman aged 40 to 64 and have not had a hysterectomy or used oral hormonal treatments within the past two months, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Las Vegas, N.V.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=679.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

If you are right-handed, aged 18 to 45, and the parent of a child with burn injuries, you may be eligible for this study.