Clinical Trials Update: May 20, 2010

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

Overweight Volunteers

This study to evaluate an investigational drug involves one screening visit, one in-house stay of 17 days / 16 nights, and one outpatient visit. Participants may receive up to $3,920 compensation.

The research study is in Baltimore, Md.

More information

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

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

This study is evaluating a drug combination to treat high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes. You may qualify if you are 18 or older, have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and have type 2 diabetes that is controlled with oral medication or diet and exercise.

The research site is in Albuquerque, N.M.

More information

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

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Alzheimer’s Disease

This study is for people who care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Caretakers must be 18 or older and able to speak English to qualify.

The research site is in Imperial, Calif.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/alzheimer’s_disease.aspx.

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