Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 14, 2009

October 14, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Chronic Low Back Pain
Diverticulitis
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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

Chronic Low Back Pain

This study is evaluating an investigational medication to see if it can improve chronic low back pain. All study related care is provided at no cost, and no insurance is required.

The research site is in Pembroke Pines, Fla.

More information

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

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Diverticulitis

This study will evaluate a marketed medication for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, to see if it prevents recurrence of diverticulitis episodes. The study lasts up to 2 years with 12 visits.

The research site is in Roseville, Calif.

More information

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

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

This study is comparing two medications that are approved to treat high blood pressure. Study participants must be 18 or older and have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

The research site is in Albuquerque, N.M.

More information

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

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