(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Parkinson's Disease A research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Volunteers over age 40 who have early Parkinson's disease may be eligible for this 5-month clinical study. Research site located in Bradenton, Fla. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat117.html. ----- Liver Metastases A research study to determine whether an investigational medication is safe and effective in the treatment of liver metastasis arising from colorectal cancer. Volunteers who have metastatic liver lesions from colorectal disease who have failed or progressed on a chemotherapy regimen for metastatic disease may be eligible. Research site located in Greenville, NC. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat631.html. ----- Head and Neck Cancer A research study to reduce the severity of mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer in the head or neck. Volunteers with cancer of the mouth, nose, and/or throat undergoing radiation therapy to the head or neck may be eligible. Research site located in Lexington, Ky. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat161.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. |