(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:
Chronic Back Pain
If you have chronic low back pain (CLBP), you may be eligible for a research study of an investigational pain medication. Study participants must be 21-75, have a diagnosis of chronic low back pain, and currently be taking pain medication for the condition. Compensation for time and travel may be available. The research sites are located across the United States.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat19.html.
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Healthy Patient Studies
In an effort to ensure that flu shots will continue to be widely available in the coming years, local doctors are evaluating an investigational flu vaccine. Volunteers 18-49 in good health will receive a study-related medical evaluation and a flu vaccine or placebo at no cost. Reimbursement for time and travel will be provided. The research site is in Edison, NJ.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/phasei.html.
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Crohn's Disease
This is a clinical trial of an investigational medication to treat Crohn's disease in people who have failed to respond to, lost response to, or are intolerant to Remicade (infliximab). Candidates 18-75 who have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease for at least four months and have failed prior Remicade (infliximab) therapy may be eligible. The research site is in Gainesville, Fla.
More information
Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat51.html.
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