Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2011

  • Opioid Induced Constipation
  • Psoriasis
  • Bipolar Depression

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

Opioid Induced Constipation

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug to treat opioid induced constipation in adults taking opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain.

The research site is in Boise, Idahio.

More information

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

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Psoriasis

This five-week study is for people who have plaque psoriasis on at least 25 percent of the body. The study includes one overnight clinic stay plus a 16-hour stay.

The research site is in Tustin, Calif.

More information

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

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Bipolar Depression

This study of an investigational drug is for people diagnosed with bipolar I disorder who are currently having symptoms of depression.

The research site is in Washington, D.C.

More information

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

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