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Clinical Trials Update: July 23, 2008

Posted July 23, 2008

  • Neuropathy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

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

Neuropathy

If you have a diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension associated with: Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, pure autonomic failure, dopamine beta hydroxylase deficiency, or non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy -- and have a documented fall in blood pressure within three minutes of standing -- you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Dallas, Texas.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat215.html.

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Breast Cancer

This study seeks both women and men who are having breast cancer surgery. The trial will evaluate whether an investigational device is helpful in minimizing the risk of post-surgical swelling.

The research site is in Charlottesville, Va.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat29.html.

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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

If you have mild-to-moderate high blood pressure, you may qualify for this study of an investigational drug.

The research site is in Las Vegas, Nev.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat85.html.

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