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

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

To qualify for this study, you must be 18 or older and have moderate-to-severe high blood pressure. Participants may be compensated for time and travel up to $985.

The research site is in Deland, Fla.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/conditio...ypertension.aspx.

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

This study will evaluate techniques to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in current or former smokers.

The research site is in Sugar Land, Texas.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/...dition/copd.aspx.

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Smoking Cessation

This study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an investigational vaccine to help smokers quit.

The research site is in Charleston, S.C.

More information

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

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