Clinical Trials Update: July 23, 2010

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

Birth Control

This study will evaluate an investigational birth control patch. Candidates must be healthy women aged 18 to 45 who are sexually active but have no intention of becoming pregnant in the next 12 months.

The research site is in Dallas, Texas.

More information

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

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

This study will evaluate an investigational drug for irritable bowel syndrome. Candidates must be aged 18 to 79, produce at least 28 stools over a seven-day period, and have moderate-to-severe abdominal discomfort.

The research site is in Burbank, Calif.

More information

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

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Depression

If you are currently depressed and not taking an antidepressant, you may qualify for this study of an investigational drug to treat major depressive disorder.

The research site is in San Antonio, Texas.

More information

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

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