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PATIENTS WANTED FOR CLINICAL TRIALS AT UT SOUTHWESTERN

DALLAS – April 15, 2003 – Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at

Dallas are seeking patients to participate in medical studies on bone loss,

osteoporosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Participants will be

compensated according to the specific requirements of each study. All trials

are approved by UT Southwestern's Institutional Review Board, which reviews

them for benefits, risks, side effects and informed consent.

Bone loss

Men and women 65 years of age and older without osteoporosis are needed for

a UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas study on bone loss. The 27-week

study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a medication designed to

prevent age-related bone loss. Medications and medical tests related to the

study will be provided at no charge and patients also will receive financial

compensation. For more information, call 214-648-8666.

Osteoporosis

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas researchers are seeking women to

participate in a 54-month study to compare the effectiveness of two

osteoporosis drugs. Participants must be female, 55 years or older, and have

osteoporosis. The study seeks women who are not taking estrogen or

prescription medication for the bone-thinning disease. Participants will

receive study-related medical tests and medications at no charge. For more

information, call 214-648-8666.

Pulmonary disease

Patients are being sought for a clinical trial to determine the

effectiveness of an investigational medicine for the treatment of chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical

Center at Dallas and Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas need people who are at

least 40 years old, diagnosed with COPD, currently smoke or have a history

of heavy smoking, and have no other major health problems. Subjects will

receive study-related medication, an electrocardiogram and pulmonary tests

at no charge and will be compensated for time spent participating. For more

information, call 214-345-6574.

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For information about other clinical trials at UT Southwestern Medical

Center at Dallas,

visit http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/home_pages/medill/clinical/trials.htm

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