(HealthDayNews) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Brain Injury

Researchers at UVa Children’s Hospital are seeking children and young adults ages 8-21 who have had an acquired brain injury to participate in a research study exploring how the body processes medications used for depression and anxiety. Researchers are particularly interested in how a specific gene and different ethnic backgrounds may affect how the body uses the medications. Research site located in Charlottesville, Va.

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Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat590.html.

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Heart Disease

If you are a female 65 or older or a male 55 or older and have no history of heart disease or diabetes, but are concerned about the possibility of heart attack or stroke, you may qualify for this clinical trial. The study is to determine whether an investigational medication can help prevent seo services cardiovascular problems in people with normal cholesterol. Research site located in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat213.html.

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Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a disorder characterized by an increased waist size, high blood pressure, and increased blood fat abnormalities. If you are overweight, have high triglycerides, high cholesterol, or low HDL cholesterol, or are currently being treated for high blood pressure (hypertension), you may be eligible to participate. Research site located in San Diego, Calif.

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Please see http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat556.html.

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