Clinical Trials Update: June 8, 2009
June 9 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnectionc.om and CenterWatch:
Restless Legs Syndrome
An estimated 12 million Americans have restless legs syndrome (RLS), which is characterized by discomfort or pain in the legs that worsens at night or when resting, and a strong urge to move the legs for relief.
The research site is in Austin, Texas.
More information
Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/restless_legs_syndrome.aspx.
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Depression
This study is evaluating an investigational drug for people with major depressive disorder (MDD). You may be eligible if you are at least 18, have a primary diagnosis of MDD, and have had depressive symptoms for at least one month.
The research site is in Portland, Ore.
More information
Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/depression.aspx.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Volunteers are needed for this study to evaluate an investigational medication for Alzheimer's disease. People 50 or older who are diagnosed with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's may be eligible.
The research site is in Norwich, Conn.
More information
Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/alzheimers_disease.aspx.
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Alzheimer's Disease
If you are aged 50 to 85 with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, you may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Maitland, Fla.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=11.
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Sleep Apnea
If you are an adult using a CPAP treatment on a nightly basis and experiencingexcessive daytime sleepiness, 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=781.
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Weight Loss
If you are an overweight adult with type 2 diabetes, you may qualify for this study.
