Current Studies
Does Chronic Constipation limit your life?
Aug 18, 2011 - Apr 16, 2012Does chronic constipation limit tour life? If so, you are not alone. Millions of adults in the United States suffer from the condition. A clinical research study for individuals with chronic constipation is currently seeking participants. The purpose of this clinical research study is to determine the safest and most effective dose of an investigational medication for the symptoms associated with chronic constipation. You may qualify for this study if: You are 18-75 years of age (male or female), and you have chronic constipation. Qualified participants will receive all study-related medical care and study medication at no charge.
Menopause.....Hot Flashes and Night Sweats but no hormones!
Jan 31, 2011 - Mar 30, 2012Hot Flashes? Post-menopausal? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study to test the safety and effectiveness of an oral investigational medication for women experiencing on average 7-9 moderate to severe hot flashes per day or 50-60 per month. In addition, you must be over 40 years of age at time of your first visit and either: have not had a period for at least 12 consecutive months or; did not have a period for at least 6 months and meet the biochemical criteria for menopasue (this is determined through standard laboratory tests) or; have had both ovaries and fallopian tubes removed (with or without hysterectomy) greater than 6 weeks ago. Study participation lasts approximately 3 months and requires approximately 5 visits to the doctor and 6 phone calls from the doctor's office. All study-related office visits, medical examinations, and the investigational medication will be provided to qualified participants at no cost.
Women with Fibroids & Heavy Periods
Oct 18, 2011 - Mar 30, 2012A 9-MONTH CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY IS UNDERWAY TO EVALUATE AN INVESTIGATIONAL ORAL MEDICATION FOR WOMEN WITH FIBROID TUMORS OF THE UTERUS WITH HEAVY PERIODS WHO WANT AN ALTERNATIVE TO SURGERY. TO POSSIBLY QUALIFY FOR THE STUDY: 1) WOMEN, 20 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER 2) MUST HAVE A HISTORY OF FIBROID TUMORS OF THE UTERUS 3) PERIODS MUST BE HEAVY AND OCCURING EVERY 24-35 DAYS QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE AT NO COST: 1) STUDY-RELATED EXAM AND CONSULTATION WITH A BOARD-CERTIFIED OB-GYN 2) STUDY-RELATED LABS, EKG, ULTRASOUND, DEXA BONE SCAN, AND STUDY MEDICATION 3) COMPENSATION TO $900.00 FOR TIME AND TRAVEL
Knee Pain & Stiffness
Oct 18, 2011 - Mar 30, 2012KNEE PAIN & STIFFNESS ……MEDICATIONS NOT WORKING ……….NEED POSSIBLE RELIEF??? A MEDICAL RESEARCH STUDY IS UNDERWAY FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH A HISTORY OF OSTEOARTHRITIS IN ONE OR BOTH KNEES. IF WHAT YOU ARE DOING OR TAKING FOR SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHITIS OF THE KNEE, INCLUDING PAIN AND STIFFNESS AREN’T WORKING CONSIDER THIS STUDY OF AN INVESTIGATIONAL TOPICAL GEL FOR POSSIBLE RELIEF OF YOUR PAIN.. TO POSSIBLY QUALIFY FOR THE STUDY: 1) MEN AND WOMEN OVER 35 YEARS OF AGE 2) X-RAY EVIDENCE OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE 3) SYMPTOMS FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS 4) WILLING TO GO OFF PRESENT MEDICATION FOR 7 DAYS PRIOR TO STARTING STUDY DRUG PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE AT NO COST: 1) EXAM AND CONSULTATION BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN 2) LABS, X-RAYS, ALL STUDY-RELATED MEDICATIONS OR PLACEBO 3) COMPENSATION FOR YOUR TIME AND TRAVEL FOR 4 VISITS
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