Clinical Trials Update: April 27, 2009

April 28 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch:

Chronic Constipation

This study will evaluate whether an investigational medication effectively treats constipation.

The research site is in Burbank, Calif.

More information

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

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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

This 21-week study seeks people aged 18 to 79 who have been diagnosed with mild-to-moderate hypertension.

The research site is in Hollywood, Fla.

More information

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

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Healthy Volunteers Aged 65 and Older

If you are aged 65 or older, you may qualify for this study of an investigational medication to treat Alzheimer's disease.

The research site is in Tempe, Ariz.

More information

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

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Alzheimer's Disease

People aged 50 to 90 with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease who are currently receiving Donepezil may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Boynton Beach, Fla.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=11.

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Prostate Disorders

If you are a male adult with pelvic pain, urinary frequency and burning with urination, 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=125.

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Brain Injury

If you are a healthy adult aged 18 to 60 and have injured a part of your body other than your brain since 2000, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Lexington, Ky.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=590.