ONGOING STUDIES
Sleep disorders study
Adults over age 65 who have trouble sleeping are being recruited for
investigational drug studies at the Emory Sleep Disorders Center, located
at
Wesley Woods Health Center. Physical examinations, laboratory tests and
medications will be provided without charge. Call 728-4750.
Schizophrenia drug study
Many people have an inadequate response to available medications for
schizophrenia, or they may suffer from unpleasant side effects. An
investigational medication is currently being evaluated in a nationwide
clinical trial. Those 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with
schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may be eligible. Free
research-related care is available for eligible participants including
free
study medication and psychiatric and medical evaluations. Call
1-800-77-TRIAL,
727-0506 or 727-2971.
Prostate screening
The Winship Cancer Center will host a free prostate cancer screening on
Tuesday, Sept. 19, and Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6-8:30 p.m. Participants
will
receive a risk factor assessment, a digital rectal examination and a PSA
test.
The screening will take place at The Emory Clinic's Department of
Urology. To
schedule a screening appointment, call 778-4162 or 778-5422.
Glaucoma study
Persons 40-80 years of age who either have ocular hypertension -- a
higher than
normal pressure within the eye -- or are at risk for developing glaucoma
as
determined by their eye doctor, may be eligible to participate in the
Emory
component of a national eye study. Qualified participants are persons who
have
never undergone glaucoma surgery and have at least two of the following
risk
factors: a family history of glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure,
nearsightedness or are African American. Study medications will be
provided
free of charge. Call Donna Leef at The Emory Eye Center at 778-4134.