Current Studies: Penticton

Take Control of Your Gout

December 2, 2011

Description:

Whether your gout is currently on the attack or in hiding, now is the time to act!

The swelling. The burning. When your gout attacks or flares up, you have one goal in mind: make it stop! When gout temporarily goes into hiding, you know that your next gout attack could be even more painful! Could last longer! And that your attacks could start happening more frequently! Lowering your serum uric acid will help decrease gout attacks. If you're ready to take control of your gout, now is your chance to do something about it! Take part in a research study to optimize the long-term treatment of gout. Don't wait for the next time your gout attacks.

Receive study-related medical care for your gout

You may benefit from study-related care under the careful direction of an experienced clinical research team.

To qualify you must:

• Have a diagnosis of gout
• Have had at least 2 gout attacks in the past 12 months
• Be willing to take treatment daily to prevent gout attacks

When you qualify for this study, you will receive:

• Close monitoring of your gout to optimize your treatment at no cost to you
• Compensation to cover your time and travel expenses
• Reimbursement for your gout medication (allopurinol)

You should know that:

• The study doctor will see you monthly over the next 6 months to optimize your treatment with the goal of reducing your gout attacks
• Your medical information is kept strictly confidential, unless given your permission or except as required by law

To participate:

• You don't need to be having a gout attack now!
• You don't need to be currently taking any gout medication!

Take Control Now!

Contact: Kelowna 250-763-1791

Penticton 250-493-7286

complete the contact information on this website

or

visit www.GoutStudy.net

Does your Osteoarthritis pain in your knee have you missing those little moments?

November 22, 2011

Description: If so, we are currently seeking individuals with Osteoarthritis to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational medication. You must:

• Be at least 40 years of age
• Have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of he knee for at least 6 months

Qualified participants will receive at no charge:

• Study Related Tests
• Study Related Investigational Medication

Participants may be complensated for their time and travel. Contact the Penticton Site at 250-493-7286

Rheumatoid Arthritis

December 27, 2010

Description: Have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and are currently taking medication, also looking for new options for pain management.

Flu

December 27, 2010

Description: Have recently felt feverish and also have some of the following flu symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, muscle aches, headache, or fatigue.

Cancer Pain

December 27, 2010

Description: Still have moderate to severe cancer related pain with your current medications.

Alzheimer’s Disease

December 27, 2010

Description: Suffer from memory loss and looking for a new treatment option for Alzheimer’s Disease.