Clinical Trials Update: May 26, 2009

ByABC News
May 26, 2009, 6:02 PM

May 27 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch and ClinicalConnection.com:

Constipation

If you are an adult with opioid-induced constipation, 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=247.

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Depression (Adult and Geriatric)

If you are 65 or older and have symptoms of depression, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Richmond, Va.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=6.

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Conjunctivitis, Bacterial

If your child is at least one month old with red, irritated eyes; pus or mucus-like discharge; and matted or crusted eyelids, the child may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Clarksville, Tenn.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=805.

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Schizophrenia

This study will evaluate an investigational medication to treat impairments of thinking and memory in adults diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The research site is in Chandler, Ariz.

More information

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

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Healthy Volunteers

This study is for healthy volunteers aged 65 to 75. Qualified participants may receive study related medical examination at no cost, and compensation up to $1,960.

The research site is in Glendale, Calif.

More information

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

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Alzheimer's Disease

This study will evaluate an investigational medication for people with Alzheimer's disease. Qualified participants must be at least 50 and be taking Aricept (donepezil).

The research site is in Glendale, Calif.

More information