Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 8, 2007

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

Lower Back Pain

People with moderate-to-severe lower back pain may qualify to participate in this research study. Candidates will be ineligible if they have seizures or fibromyalgia. Participants will receive study related medication, lab tests, and financial compensation.

The research site is in Cincinnati, Ohio.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat700.html.

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High Cholesterol

You may qualify for this study if you are between 18 and 85 years old, and have high cholesterol or a family history of high cholesterol. Participants will receive study related medication, lab tests, and financial compensation.

The research site is in Crestview Hills, Ky.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat170.html.

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Prostate Disorders

If you are a man, 45 or older, and have to get up more than once during the night to urinate, you may qualify for this study. Other qualifying symptoms include the sensation of not emptying your bladder completely, and increased frequency or urgency of urination. Participants will receive study related medical exams, laboratory exams, and study medication at no cost.

The research site is in New York City.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat125.html.

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