Clinical Trials Update: July 13, 2009

ByABC News
July 13, 2009, 2:18 PM

July 14 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch and ClinicalConnection.com:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

If you are at least 40, have a smoking history of more than 10 years, and currently have trouble breathing, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in San Antonio, Texas.

More information

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

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Breast Cancer

If you are a woman aged 50 to 70 and have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the past six months, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Chicago, Ill.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=29.

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Depression

If you are an adult less than 65 years old and have major depressive disorder, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in New York City.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=164.

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Type 2 Diabetes

This study is for an investigational medication to treat type 2 diabetes in patients aged 18 to 74. Candidates must either not be taking medication for their diabetes, or be taking only Metformin (glucophage) for at least three months.

The research site is in Tustin, Calif.

More information

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