(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:
Prostate Cancer
This study will evaluate the effects of treating prostate cancer with androgen suppression for eight weeks, followed by radiation therapy. To qualify, you must have clinically or pathologically negative lymph nodes, no prior pelvic radiation therapy or cryosurgery for prostate cancer, and no metastatic disease.
The research site is in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat36.html.
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Pregnancy
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of a low-dose birth control pill. To qualify, you must be at least 18, have regular menstrual cycles, and be willing to use the pill for 13 months. Participants will receive study related office visits, testing, and investigational birth control pill at no cost.
The research site is in Denver, Colo.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat187.html.
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Asthma
If you have asthma and still have symptoms despite treatment with high-dose Advair or similar asthma medication, you may qualify for this study of a combination therapy. You must be between ages 12 and 75, and unable to control allergic asthma with standard treatments. Participants will receive study related care and medication free of charge, and reimbursement for time and travel.
The research site is in Lexington, Ky.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat16.html.
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