Clinical Trials Update: July 17, 2009

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Emphysema
Osteoarthritis
Women's Health
Atrial Fibrillation
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hepatitis C

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

Emphysema

If you are at least 40 and have severe emphysema, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Milwaukee, Wis.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=59.

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Osteoarthritis

If you are at least 40 and have osteoarthritis of the knee, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Lake Jackson, Texas.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=109.

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Women's Health

If you are a woman at least 21 years old, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in San Diego, Calif.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=438.

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Atrial Fibrillation

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication compared to warfarin to prevent stroke or blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation or flutter.

The research site is in Vista, Calif.

More information

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

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Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

This study is for people 18 or older who have GERD.

The research site is in Dallas, Texas.

More information

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

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Hepatitis C

This study is for people with hepatitis C. Qualified participants will receive study related health assessments and medication at no cost, and may qualify for compensation for time and travel up to $2,000.

The research site is in DeLand, Fla.

More information

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

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