Clinical Trials Update: July 16, 2009

July 17 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch:

Heart Disease

This study will evaluate whether a cholesterol medication combined with an investigational drug can reduce plaque build-up in the arteries. If you have high cholesterol, are taking a cholesterol medication, or have a history of heart disease, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Denver, Colo.

More information

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

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

This study is for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Qualified participants may be compensated up to $1,750 for time and travel.

The research site is in DeLand, Fla.

More information

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

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Opioid-Induced Constipation

This study will evaluate an investigational drug, given by daily injection, for opioid-induced constipation. Qualified participants must be at lest 18 and have constipation stemming from use of an opioid pain medication.

The research site is in Indianapolis, Ind.

More information

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

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Neuropathy

If you are an adult diagnosed with multifocal motor neuropathy, you may qualify for this study.