(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Healthy Patient Studies A research study of an experimental method to detect cervical cancer. Female volunteers 18 and older who have not had a total hysterectomy may be eligible. Research site located in New York, NY. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/phasei.html. ----- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure - Pediatric) A research study of an investigational medication to treat hypertension. Volunteers 6 to 16 years old who have hypertension may be eligible. Research site located in New Hyde Park, NY. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat502.html. ----- Lung Cancer A research study to assess the activity of subcutaneous (SC) amifostine on the incidence and severity of acute radiochemotherapy-induced esophagitis. This study is for patients with unresectable Stage IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are receiving combined modality therapy. Volunteers age 18 and older may be eligible to participate. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat34.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. |