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Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 7, 2008

-- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Vaginal Atrophy

If you are a female aged 40 to 80, are post-menopausal, and have symptoms of vaginal atrophy, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Denver, Colo.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat639.html.

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Renal Cell Carcinoma

If you are 18 or older, have histologically or cytologically confirmed renal cell carcinoma, and have failed or are intolerant to one or more previous lines of treatment (which must include a tyrosine kinase inhibitor), you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Beech Grove, Ind.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat363.html.

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

If you are 65 or older, were clinically diagnosed with asthma or COPD at least 12 months ago, have not been to the emergency room for either condition in the prior three months, and are in good general health, you may qualify for this study.

The research site is in Waco, Texas.

More information

Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat44.html.

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