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Last Updated: May 10, 2008 - 3:27:19 AM


Clinical Trial Studies
Eating Disorders: Group Parent Training, Recruiting Participants
While parents are considered essential for the effective treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa, the most effective manner to involve parents in treatment is unknown.
May 10, 2008 - 3:02:25 AM

Clinical Trial Studies
Cocaine Addiction Treatment: Clinical Trial Recruiting Participants
This is a treatment development study with the purpose of developing a computer-based standard drug counseling for cocaine dependence.
Mar 15, 2008 - 10:24:40 AM

Clinical Trial Studies
Prostate Biomarker Study Recruiting Participants
Radical Prostatectomy (removal of the prostate) or radiation therapy provide excellent outcomes for patients with localized (confined to one area) disease, yet there is still no effective treatment once the disease has spread beyond the prostate gland.
Feb 21, 2008 - 6:48:30 AM

Clinical Trial Studies
Treatment for Adolescent Marijuana Abuse Clinical Trial
Marijuana remains the most prevalent illicit substance used by adolescents and the number of adolescents receiving treatment for marijuana abuse more than tripled during the last decade.
Jan 25, 2008 - 12:06:03 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Treating Alcohol Withdrawal Clinical Trial Opportunity
The purpose of this study is determine if subjects with alcohol withdrawal who receive oral baclofen, plus standard benzodiazepine therapy, will experience less severe withdrawal symptoms than those who receive placebo.
Jan 25, 2008 - 8:07:40 AM

Clinical Trial Studies
Impact of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Risk of CVD, Recruiting Patients for Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether surgically induced weight loss decreases the risk of CVD in morbidly obese subjects with T2DM
Oct 27, 2007 - 7:29:44 AM

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Gastric Banding Clinical Trial, Recruiting Patients
Safety, effectiveness, and performance of Allergan's EasyBand telemetrically adjustable gastric banding device for the treatment of morbidly obese patients.
Oct 6, 2007 - 4:48:30 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Green Tea Extract in Treating Women with Breast Cancer, Recruiting for Study
The rationaile is that Green tea extract contains ingredients that may prevent or slow the growth of breast cancer. The purpose of this randomized phase I trial is to study the side effects and best dose of green tea extract in treating women with hormone receptor-negative stage I, stage II, or stage IIIA breast cancer
Sep 24, 2007 - 6:47:18 AM

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Zero Calorie Drink Products, Recruiting Patients for Study
This will be a clinical test to determine if any carbohydrate or a gluconeogenic precursor added to a zero calorie product might be important to consider in the management of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus.
Sep 23, 2007 - 2:37:59 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Gastric Balloon in Morbidly Obese Patients Selected for Gastric by-Pass
To demonstrate, during a prospective randomised medico-economic study, in morbidly obese patients (BMI > 45 kg/m²) selected for a laparoscopic gastric by-pass that, in comparison to usual care, a temporary intra-gastric balloon (6 months) decreases medical costs and peri-operative morbidity.
Aug 18, 2007 - 10:29:31 PM

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Selenium and Vitamin E in Preventing Prostate Cancer, Recruiting Patients
 Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the development of cancer. It is not yet known which regimen of selenium and/or vitamin E may be more effective in preventing prostate cancer
Aug 12, 2007 - 5:36:38 PM

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Prostate Cancer: Vitamin D and Soy Supplements in Treating Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Vitamin D and soy extract may be effective in lowering prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in patients with recurrent prostate cancer that has not responded to previous treatment.
Aug 4, 2007 - 7:28:35 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
California Department of Corporations Issues Escrow Alert on Aplusplusdeals.com
The Department of Corporations has been notified that aplusplusdeals.com is offering escrow services over the internet and is falsely advertising at its website that it holds California Department of Corporations license 9631867.
Jul 24, 2007 - 7:19:43 AM

Clinical Trial Studies
Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer, Recruiting Patients for Study
The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the Sonablate® 500 using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat localized prostate cancer
Jul 7, 2007 - 10:23:12 AM

Clinical Trial Studies
Methamphetamine Use Among MSM With High-Risk HIV Behaviors, this study is currently recruiting patients
Studies demonstrate that methamphetamine (meth) use is associated with high-risk sexual behavior among MSM, putting meth-using MSM at extraordinarily high risk for transmitting or acquiring HIV.
Jul 6, 2007 - 3:09:31 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Bipolar Disorder study using Sudarshan Kriya Yoga for Treatment, Recruiting Subjects for Study
The goal of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) as an add-on treatment to medication, in comparison to medication as usual in improving symptoms of Bipolar Depression over 4 weeks, and in prevention of relapse/recurrence of mood episodes over 1 year. The general symptoms of depression will be measured by rating scales and quality of life and overall severity of the illness will be explored and compared between the two groups.
Jun 19, 2007 - 6:41:27 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome, Recruiting Patients for Study
To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin, type A, (BoNT) for the treatment of primary Restless legs syndrome (RLS). We hypothesize that BoNT will be effective at decreasing the deep sensory discomfort of RLS.
Jun 15, 2007 - 5:14:39 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Fibromyalgia Syndrome Study : Sleep Disturbance and Sleep Quality in Women With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The purpose of this week long study is to describe sleep and problems with sleep in women diagnosed with Fibromyalgia syndrome.
Jun 9, 2007 - 1:54:51 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Relapsed Prostate Cancer Study, Recruiting Subjects for Study
This phase II trial is studying how well docetaxel works in treating patients with relapsed prostate cancer.
Jun 7, 2007 - 9:56:14 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy
The purpose of this stidy is to to determine the clinical and metabolic outcomes of two available bariatric restrictive procedures: laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of morbidly obesity(BMI>35 with comorbidities or BMI>40).
May 28, 2007 - 7:09:55 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Restless Legs Clinical Trial, Recruiting Patients for Study
The primary objective of the current study will be the evaluation of long-term efficacy of a 26-weeks treatment with pramipexole in patients with idiopathic moderate to severe Restless Legs Syndrome in comparison to placebo
May 27, 2007 - 11:07:12 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Microdermabrasion for Acne, Recruiting Subjects for Study
The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of micordermabrasion to try to improve the appearance of facial acne. The microdermabrasion machine is a hand-held device that directs pressurized aluminum oxide crystals at its target accompanied by a suction device. It is not yet clear how much improvement can be seen with these treatments
May 12, 2007 - 7:53:15 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Green Tea Extract in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Surgery
Green tea extract contains ingredients that may prevent or slow the growth of prostate cancer. This phase I trial is studying how well green tea extract works in treating patients with prostate cancer undergoing surgery to remove the prostate.
May 7, 2007 - 7:10:38 AM

Clinical Trial Studies
Bulimia Nervosa: Psychoeducation for Bulimia Nervosa in Young Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectivity of guided self-help via Internet and bibliotherapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa (BN) in young women.
Apr 29, 2007 - 5:58:15 PM

Clinical Trial Studies
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adolescent Depression: Recruting Patients for study
The purpose of this study is to provide preliminary data about the efficacy of omega-3FA in the treatment of adolescent depression.
Mar 23, 2007 - 10:33:34 PM

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