(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Alzheimer's Disease A study is underway to evaluate the effectiveness of using an already-marketed drug for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Disease. Volunteers 50 to 85 years old who suffer from mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Disease, have a permanent caregiver and have not been diagnosed with Diabetes may be eligible to participate. The research site is in Sun City, Ariz. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat11.html. ----- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Research is under way to determine what changes occur in the skin when a test medication is used to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis). Men 20 years of age or older who have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis for at least three years and have a mild-to-moderate episode of atopic dermatitis within five days prior to entering the study may be eligible to participate. The research site is in New York City. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat211.html. ----- Allergy A study is being conducted to determine the effectiveness of an investigational medication for the treatment of seasonal allergies. Volunteers 12 years of age or older who experience runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and nasal congestion because of seasonal allergies may be eligible to participate. The research site is in Sylvania, Ohio. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat166.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. |