Clinical Trials Update: March 19, 2009

Mar. 20 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

If you are a woman aged 40 to 70, are a current or former smoker, and have been diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Kirkland, Wash.

More information

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

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Osteoporosis

If you are a healthy postmenopausal woman with a complete uterus, and are aged 40 to 64, you may be eligible for this study of an investigational drug to treat menopausal symptoms.

The research site is in Billings, Mont.

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More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=111.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

If you are at least 18, you may qualify for this study of non-constipation irritable bowel syndrome.

The research site is in Chesapeake, Va.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=90.

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