Clinical Trials Update: April 24, 2009

ByABC News
April 24, 2009, 2:31 PM

April 24 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch and ClinicalConnection.com:

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

If you are an adult diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have trouble controlling blood sugar on your current medication, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Phoenix, Ariz.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=603.

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Sleep Disorders

If you are an adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, are not using insulin, have a body mass index of less than 41, and have been on stable medication for the last three months, 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=169.

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Coronary Artery Disease

If you are at least 45 and were recently hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Burlington, Wisc.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=50.

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Type 2 Diabetes

If you're having trouble controlling your diabetes, consider participating in this study of an investigational medication that's taken once weekly.

The research site is in Salt Lake City, Utah.

More information

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

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

If you are a current or previous smoker with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Lexington, Ky., and at other locations throughout the United States.

More information

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

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Migraine Prevention

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of rizatriptan to treat acute migraines.