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Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 23, 2010

Last Updated: 2010-Dec-23  ::  (HealthDay)

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

Alzheimer's Disease (Ages 50-89)

This is a phase III clinical trial to evaluate an investigational treatment for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.

The research site is in Las Vegas, Nev.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/alzhe...r's_disease.aspx.

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Ovarian Cancer

This clinical research study is investigating whether an investigational drug is safe and effective when given in combination with carboplatin and taxane for women who have platinum-sensitive epithelial ovarian cancer that relapsed between 6 and 24 months after first-line treatment with a platinum-containing chemotherapy regimen.

The research site is in Hackensack, N.J.

More information

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

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Influenza

This study is for people who believe they have the flu. To qualify, you must have flu-like symptoms that began in the past 48 hours.

The research site is in Council Bluffs, Ia.

More information

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

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