Clinical Trials Update: May 27, 2009

ByABC News
May 27, 2009, 6:02 PM

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

Healthy Volunteers

This study will evaluate an investigational medication in people aged 18 to 65. Participants may qualify for up to $2,060 compensation.

The research site is in Baltimore, Md.

More information

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

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Depression or Anxiety with Insomnia (Females)

This study is examining the effects of adding a sleep aid to an antidepressant in women with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It involves taking an FDA-approved antidepressant for 10 weeks, as well as a sleep aid or placebo.

The research site is in Brighton, Mass.

More information

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

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Osteoarthritis of the Knee

This study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of an orally administered drug in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

The research site is in Fair Oaks, Calif.

More information

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

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Keratoses

If you have signs of actinic keratosis (four to eight spots in one small area), you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Raleigh, N.C.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=284.

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Melanoma

If you have metastatic melanoma, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Morristown, N.J.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=791.

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Migraine and Cluster Headaches

If you have acute migraine headaches that do not respond to sumatriptan (Imitrex), you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=100.