Clinical Trials Update: March 6, 2007

Tuesday, March 6, 2007; 12:00 AM

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

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

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This study will evaluate an investigational medication to treat hypertension. To qualify, you must be 40 or older, have hypertension, and have a waist circumference of greater than 40 inches if male and greater than 35 inches if female (Asian males greater than 35 inches and Asian females greater than 31 inches). Compensation is available for time and travel.

The research site is in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat85.html.

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

This study will evaluate an investigational vaccine for two types of HPV often found in cervical cancers. You may qualify if you are a healthy female between the ages of 18 and 45. Participants will receive all study-related care and study vaccine at no cost, and may be compensated for time and travel.

The research site is in Atlanta, Ga.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat421.html.