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Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2010

Updated: Mar 10th 2010

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

Treatment-Resistant Depression

This study will help researchers evaluate the combination of two antidepressants in people with treatment-resistant depression.

The research site is in St. Louis, Mo.

More information

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

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Acne

This 10-week study will evaluate three topical gels in people with moderate-to-severe facial acne. To qualify, you must be 13 or older and have about 45 facial pimples.

The research site is in Plano, Texas.

More information

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

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

This study of an investigational drug is for people whose rheumatoid arthritis persists despite using other treatments.

The research site is in Boca Raton, Fla.

More information

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

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