January 29, 2008

Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 29, 2008

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:

Smoking Cessation

If you are 18 or older, female, African American, and have not participated in a smoking-cessation study within the last six months, you may be eligible to participate in this study.

The research site is in Lexington, Ky.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat237.html.

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High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

If you are 18 or older, have high cholesterol, do not drink alcohol regularly, or have a history of liver disease, hepatitis, diabetes, or COPD, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Philadelphia, Penn.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat170.html.

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Obesity

If you are overweight and are taking an oral medication for type 2 diabetes, you may be eligible for this study.

The research site is in West Palm Beach, Fla.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat107.html.

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