Last updated:02/07/08

Do you have complete blockage in one main artery in your neck?

If you have a complete blockage in your internal carotid artery, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to determine if a surgical operation called "Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass" can reduce the chance of stroke.

Ask your doctor about this type of research or for more information about this study contact Dr. Carmen Graffagnino or Joanna Stoner, RN at Duke University Medical Center at (919) 668-5275.

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Do you have relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)?

Dr. Skeen is conducting a research study of an investigational drug at Duke University Medical Center for people with RRMS. This study will test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug. Subjects in this study will have study-related tests and procedures and receive one of the following:

* 0.5 mg of study drug daily

* 1.25 mg of study drug daily

* placebo (inactive substance) daily

You must be between the ages of 18 and 55 yrs. to participate, and meet the eligibility criteria. For more information about the study, please contact Sarah Wyne at (919) 668-2837.

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NET-PD LS-1 Parkinson's Disease (PD) Study

Have you been diagnosed within the last 5 years with Parkinson's disease (PD)?

Are you currently being treated for PD?

Would you be willing to participate in a study of an investigational drug?

If you have answered YES to each of these questions, or know someone who may be interested in participating in a research study, please call Karen Grace, RN at (919) 668-2844 for more information about this National Institutes of Health study being conducted at Duke University Medical Center.

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Would you like to participate in Huntington's disease (HD) research?

Burton Scott, MD, is conducting a research study in individuals who have HD and their family members.   Individuals of any age who have HD and family members who are 18 and over are eligible to participate .

If you would like more information about this research study, please contact Renee Link at 919-668-2905.

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Do you have Parkinson's disease, motor fluctuations (wearing off), and dyskinesias (writhing/twisting movements)?

Dr. Scott Burton is conducting a research study at Duke University Medical Center of an investigational drug for people with Parkinson's disease.

You must be at least 30 years of age to participate in this study.

If you would like more information, please contact Lisa Gauger at 919-668-1538.

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Do you have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or multiple sclerosis (MS) and have a hard time controlling your emotions?

Dr. Richard Bedlack is conducting a research study of an investigational new drug for pseudobulbar affect (PBA), a condition characterized by involuntary and inappropriate outbursts of laughing and/or crying. The outbursts can occur spontaneously or in response to circumstances such as watching a movie.

For additional information, please contact Karen Grace at 919-668-2844.

Duke University Medical Center

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