Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 28 - Rutherford Weekly www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Thursday, October 31-November 6, 2013 Carolina Research Center & Boiling Springs Medical Research INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR CLINICAL TRIALS... MyRange Study Is Your Blood Pressure Out Of Range? LOOKING BEYOND COPD Do You Have Chronic Cough, Shortness Of Breath Or Difficulty Breathing? Have You Been Diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)? If you're at least 18 years old, have uncontrolled* blood pressure and high uric acid levels,** you may qualify for the MyRange Study. • ALL STUDY-RELATED CARE PROVIDED AT NOT COST • MEDICAL INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED * Uncontrolled high blood pressure is defined as systolic pressure >145 and diastolic pressure > 90. ** If you do not know if you have this condition, please contact us to see if you qualify. Diabetic Research Study • Do you have type 2 diabetes? • Are you between 40 and 85 years of age? • Are your blood sugars out of control? If you answered yes to these questions - you may be eligible to take part in a research study to test an investigational medication for type 2 diabetes. Participants who qualify will receive study medications, study supplies, study exams, lab tests and you may receive reimbursement for time and travel. A research study is being conducted in your area for an investigational inhaled medication for COPD. If you are a current or ex-smoker and 40 years of age or older you may qualify to participate. All study-related care is provided at no charge, including physical exams, lab tests, and study medication. Compensation for time and travel may be available for those who qualify. GOUT & CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU? Consider the following criteria for possible participation in a local clinical research study: • Men 50 years of age or older • Women 55 years of age or older • Diagnosed with gout • History of major cardiovascular disease (includes stroke, blocked arteries, diabetes) Qualified participants will receive study medication and study-related medical care at no cost. Compensation for time and travel may also be available for those who qualify. Learn more by calling the study center in your area. Carolina Research Center Boiling Springs Medical Research 113 East Grover Street • Shelby, NC 327-B W. College Ave. • Boiling Springs, NC 704-434-7772 ©CommunityFirstMedia The MyRange Research Study is evaluating if an investigational medication typically used to lower blood uric acid levels in adults with gout, can also treat high blood pressure.