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Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2008

Posted May 13, 2008

  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diabetes and Hypertension

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

Urinary Incontinence

If you are aged 18 to 80; were diagnosed by a physician with overactive bladder at least three months ago; have a spinal cord injury at the T1 level or below or have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; and weigh at least 110 pounds, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Sarasota, Fla.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat195.html.

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Crohn's Disease

If you are aged 18 to 75, have a confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease, and are on a stable dose of concomitant medication, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Tulsa, Okla.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat51.html.

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Diabetes and Hypertension

If you are aged 18 to 80, are not pregnant or nursing, are not a current smoker, and haven't recently used medication to treat diabetes, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Huntsville, Ala.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat727.html.

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