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More clinical trials

            POUGHKEEPSIE , NY - HealthDay News posted some clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:

            Prostate Cancer - will evaluate effects of treating prostate cancer with androgen suppression for eight weeks, followed by radiation therapy. To qualify, you must have clinically or pathologically negative lymph nodes, no prior pelvic radiation therapy or cryosurgery for prostate cancer, and no metastatic disease. The site is in Poughkeepsie , NY (www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat36.html).

            Pregnancy - will evaluate efficacy and safety of a low-dose birth control pill. To qualify, you must be at least 18, have regular menstrual cycles, and be willing to use the pill for 13 months. Participants will receive study related office visits, testing, and investigational birth control pill at no cost. The site is in Denver (www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat187.html).

            Asthma - If you have asthma and still have symptoms despite treatment with high-dose Advair or similar asthma medication, you may qualify for this study of a combination therapy. You must be 12-75, and unable to control allergic asthma with standard treatments. Participants will receive study related care and medication free of charge, and reimbursement for time and travel. The site is in Lexington , KY (www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat16.html).

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