(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Osteoporosis A research study comparing an investigational medication for osteoporosis to a non-medicinal placebo. Post-menopausal women aged 60-85 who have osteoporosis or lone bone mass, as determined by bone density scan, and who are generally healthy may be eligible. Research site located in Longmont, Colo. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat111.html. ----- Alzheimer's Disease A research study to test the effectiveness of an experimental medication to treat mild-to-moderate cases of Alzheimer's disease. Volunteers ages 55 to 90 who have mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's and who have a knowledgeable caregiver who can accompany them to clinic visits may be eligible. Research site located in San Diego, Calif. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat11.html. ----- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis A research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Volunteers ages 40-79 who have been diagnosed with IPF within the past 36 months may be eligible. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat511.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. |