Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 19, 2009

Aug. 20 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

This study is for people with high blood pressure, which can increase your risk of diabetes, stroke, or heart attack.

The research site is in Portland, Ore.

More information

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

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Schizophrenia

This study will evaluate an investigational drug to treat schizophrenia. You may qualify if you have symptoms including lack of emotion, lack of interest in life, difficulty speaking, slow movement, social withdrawal, and a feeling of being out-of-touch.

The research site is in Charleston, S.C.

More information

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

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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

This study will evaluate a generic version of an FDA-approved medication for eczema. It will last two weeks with three clinic visits, and participants will be compensated $90 at the end of the trial.

The research site is in Sacramento, Calif.

More information

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

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