(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Rheumatoid Arthritis A research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Volunteers age 18 to 75 who have active RA, whose disease onset was after age 16 and who have had RA for at least 6 months may be eligible to participate. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat132.html. ----- Healthy Patient Studies A research study of an experimental HIV vaccine. HIV negative men and women, age 18 to 60, who are at low risk for HIV may be eligible to participate. Research site located in Los Angeles, Cal. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/phasei.html. ----- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) A research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Volunteers age 50 and older who have a diagnosis or symptoms of COPD may be eligible to participate. Volunteers must have smoked in the past. Research site located in Tacoma, Wash. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat44.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. |