Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 14, 2009

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

Emphysema

If you are aged 40 to 74, have mostly upper-lobe severe emphysema, are able to participate in standard exercise testing, and are willing to abstain from cigarette smoking for at least four months, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Chicago, Ill.

More information

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

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Healthy Patient Studies

If you are concerned about your health, take advantage of this no-cost health screening. You don't need health insurance to qualify.

The research site is in Tucson, Ariz.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=361.

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High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

If you are currently taking cholesterol medication, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in St. Louis, Mo.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=170.

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