Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 25, 2009

ByABC News
August 25, 2009, 2:18 PM

Aug. 26 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

This study is for African Americans who have high blood pressure. Qualified participants will receive study related health assessments, compensation for time and travel and an investigational study drug at no cost.

The study sites are located across the United States.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/5883.aspx.

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Type 2 Diabetes

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug to control blood sugar. You may be eligible if you have type 2 diabetes and are 18 or older.

The research site is in Kenosha, Wisc.

More information

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

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Alzheimer's Disease

This study of an investigational drug for Alzheimer's disease will provide qualified participants with research-related care and study medication at no cost, and possible compensation for time and travel.

The research site is in Norristown, Penn.

More information

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

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