Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2009

• Chronic Low Back Pain
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
• High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
• Diabetic Gastroparesis

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

Chronic Low Back Pain

You may qualify for this study of an investigational drug if you have chronic low back pain and have been treating it with mild pain medication, either prescription or over-the-counter.

The research site is in Winston-Salem, N.C.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/back_pain.aspx.

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Atrial Fibrillation

This study is for adults who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or flutter, and have at least one risk factor for stroke, such as: age (at least 75 years old), prior stroke, mini-stroke, blood clot, heart failure, diabetes or high blood pressure.

The research site is in Indianapolis, Ind.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/atrial_fibrillation.aspx.

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Restless Legs Syndrome

This study is being conducted to help treat RLS, a condition that can lead to discomfort or pain in the legs, which worsens at night or when resting.

The research site is in San Diego, Calif.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/restless_legs_syndrome.aspx.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

If you are an adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus and are on a stable dose of metformin, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Chicago, Ill.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=603.

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High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

If you have high cholesterol, are taking a cholesterol medication or have a history of heart disease, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Las Vegas, Nev.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=170.

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Diabetic Gastroparesis

If you are an adult diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and have diabetic gastroparesis, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Winston-Salem, N.C.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=435.

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