Clinical Trials Update: March 18, 2010

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

Healthy Overweight Volunteers

This study is evaluating an investigational drug for weight loss. To qualify, you must be 18 or older and have a body mass index of between 30 and 40.

The research site is in Baltimore, Md.

More information

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

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Smoking Cessation

This study is looking for people who are committed to quitting smoking. To qualify, you must smoke 10 or more cigarettes per day, and only smoke cigarettes.

The research site is in Pembroke Pines, Fla.

More information

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

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Hepatitis C

This study seeks people diagnosed with hepatitis C who have relapsed from previous therapy. Participants are eligible for no-cost medical care, lab exams, investigational drug and compensation up to $1,200 for time and travel.

The research site is in Los Angeles, Calif.

More information

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

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