(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Depression (Major/Severe) A research study of an investigational medication for elderly patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Volunteers at least 65 years old who have been diagnosed for at least eight weeks with MDD using DSM-IV criteria for their current episode may be eligible. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat97.html. ----- Parkinson's Disease A research study of an investigational medication to treat early Parkinson's disease. Volunteers 40 or older who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for less than five years may be eligible. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat117.html. ----- Asthma A research study to evaluate an oral investigational treatment for patients with stable asthma. Volunteers 18 - 70 who have been diagnosed with persistent bronchial asthma and who are non-smokers or ex-smokers (for 12 months or longer) may be eligible. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat16.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. |