(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Tinea Capitis (Ringworm of the Scalp) A research study of investigational medication for the treatment of Tinea Capitis (Ringworm of the Scalp). Children between the ages of 4 and 12 who have a clinical diagnosis of ringworm of the scalp may be eligible to participate. Research sites located throughout the United States. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat346.html. ----- Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders A research study to compare the effectiveness of a marketed drug to placebo in the treatment of schizophrenia, as an add-on therapy to antipsychotics. Volunteers who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and have been taking clozapine monotherapy or other atypical antipsychotic for at least 3 months prior to the study may be eligible to participate. Research site located in San Diego, Calif. More Information Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat135.html. ----- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) A research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Volunteers who have been diagnosed with COPD, are a current or past smoker, and are between the ages of 40 and 75 may be eligible to participate. Research site located in Dallas, Texas. 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. |