(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Osteoporosis
A research study to determine the correct dose of an investigational medication to treat female patients between the ages of 50 - 75 with osteopenia/osteoporosis. Women who have been post-menopausal for five years or more and who have been diagnosed with osteopenia/osteoporosis may be eligible. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat111.html. ----- Postherpetic Neuralgia
A research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia or PHN, a painful disorder that occurs after having shingles. Volunteers 55 or older who continue to have pain from shingles 2-18 months after the rash has healed may be eligible. Research site located in Boston, Mass. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat638.html. ----- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
A research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Hispanic volunteers (descendants of someone from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba or a Spanish-speaking country in South or Central America) at least 18 years old who have high cholesterol may be eligible. Research site located in Encino, Calif. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat170.html. ----- Copyright 2004 CenterWatch. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2004 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. HealthDayNews articles are derived from various sources and do not reflect federal policy. healthfinder® does not endorse opinions, products, or services that may appear in news stories. For more information on health topics in the news, visit the healthfinder® health library. |