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

High Cholesterol

This study is for people aged 18 to 80 who have high cholesterol and are diabetic or have heart disease. Participants will receive at no cost study related exams, lab work, study medications, and study-related care.

The research site is in Gurnee, Ill.

More information

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

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Chronic Low Back Pain

This study seeks people with chronic low back pain. Participants receive study-related care at no cost, including physical exams, lab services, study medication and possible compensation for time and travel.

The research site is in Houston, Texas.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condi...n/back_pain.aspx.

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Hot Flashes

This 12-week study will measure the safety and effectiveness of the study medication in eliminating hot flashes in post-menopausal women. Candidates must be 40 or older and suffer from 7 or 8 moderate-to-severe hot flashes each day.

The research site is in Sacramento, Calif.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/conditi...hot_flashes.aspx.

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