Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 24, 2010

(HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Overweight Volunteers

This study seeks healthy, overweight men or women, aged 18 to 50, for an investigational study involving an oral FDA-approved drug.

The research site is in Paramus, N.J.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/weight_loss.aspx.

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Ulcerative Colitis

This study will evaluate an investigational drug for to see if it treats UC with fewer side effects than current medications. Candidates must be aged 18 to 80, and diagnosed with moderate-to-severe UC at least six months ago.

The research site is in Decatur, Ga.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/ulcerative_colitis.aspx.

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Hepatitis C

This study will evaluate an investigational drug for hepatitis C.

The research site is in La Mesa, Calif.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/hepatitis.aspx.

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