Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2008
Sept. 25 -- (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you are 18 or older, have active rheumatoid arthritis, and inadequate treatment with any disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug other than methotrexate, you may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Rock Island, Ill.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat132.html.
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High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
If you have high cholesterol, are 55 or older, and are at moderate-to-high risk for heart disease -- with risk factors that may include smoking, obesity, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease -- you may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Bingham Farms, Mich.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat170.html.
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
If you are at least 18, attend dialysis sessions three times each week or for at least 12 hours each week, and are willing to take a daily injection, you may qualify for this study.
The research site is in Billings, Mont.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat85.html.
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