Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2011

  • Healthy Volunteers (Ages 18-45)
  • Gout and Heart Disease
  • High Cholesterol

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

Healthy Volunteers (Ages 18-45)

This study is for healthy people aged 18 to 45 who have been non-smokers for at least three months. Participants will receive study-related medical procedures at no cost, and compensation up to $5,850.

The research site is in Glendale, Calif.

More information

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

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Gout and Heart Disease

This study will include people with both gout and heart disease. The trial will evaluate two FDA-approved medications for gout: febuxostat and allopurinol.

The research site is in Atlanta, Ga.

More information

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

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High Cholesterol

This study of an investigational drug is for people with a history of high cholesterol who are at risk for heart disease.

The research site is in Tampa, Fla.

More information

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

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