It appears you have not yet registered for SparkPeople. To get a free nutrition and fitness plan and join our community click here....

SparkPeople Sponsors help keep the site free!

Health News

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2009

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

Hepatitis C

This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication to treat chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection.

The research site is in Los Angeles, Calif.

More information

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

-----

Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee

This study will evaluate a medication designed to ease osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee. You must be aged 18 to 78 to qualify.

The research site is in Atlanta, Ga.

More information

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

-----

Ankle Sprain

If you have hurt your ankle within the past 48 hours, you may qualify for this study of an investigational pain patch. Participants will have a 50/50 chance of receiving the actual patch or a placebo patch.

The research site is in Dallas, Texas.

More information

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

-----

Copyright 2009 ClinicalConnection.com. All rights reserved.


Content by:




Copyright © 2009 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved.

   
Add This to My SparkFavorites
  Click here to to redeem your SparkPoints
  You will earn 3 SparkPoints
  SHARE
 
Today On SparkPeople
Featured Article
SparkPeople's 500-Calorie Thanksgiving Feast

80% of SparkPeople members try to cook healthier versions of holiday favorites, according to a recent poll. Eat better this Turkey Day with these nine exclusive recipes that are BIG on taste and tradition but low in calories.

Read More
MessageBoard Hot Topics
Top Searches
Modified Pushups on Foam Roller
This Pilates-style pushup is great for the triceps!
Featured Recipe
Chef Meg's Zucchini Muffins
Submitted By: CHEF_MEG

These muffins are very filling!

The whole wheat flour makes for a dense muffin, which I like. You only need to eat one! If you want a lighter muffin try using whole wheat pastry flour, which is more finely ground and available in the bulk bins at larger grocery stores.

See This Recipe on SparkRecipes
Activity Stats
  • Calories Burned: 6,935,286,000
  • Pounds Lost: 9,213,710
  • Cups Water Drank: 213,158,821
  • SparkAmerica Minutes: 941,127,737
Join SparkPeople For Free!
Get a personalized diet and fitness plan, great newsletters, post to our message boards, and even your own personal SparkPage!

Join Now For Free!