(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:
Obesity
This weight-loss study will evaluate an investigational medication. To qualify, you must be between 18-70, be looking to lose weight, not have diabetes, and be willing to participate in a two-year study involving approximately 20 outpatient visits.
The research site is in Chaska, Minn.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat107.html.
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Asthma
This is a study of Xolair® in people with moderate-to-severe persistent asthma whose condition is inadequately controlled with high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-agonists. Volunteers 12-75 who have had moderate-to-severe asthma for at least one year requiring use of corticosteroids and prednisone may qualify.
The research site is in North Syracuse, NY.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat16.html.
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Urinary Incontinence
Does laughing, coughing, sneezing, or exercising cause you to accidentally leak urine? Women at least 18 who have had this condition for at least 12-months, are available for the minimum study duration of 12 months and maximum study duration of up to 3 years, and do not plan to get pregnant during the study period may be eligible.
The research site is in Morristown, NJ.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat195.html.
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