Archive for 2002 - ClinicalTrials.gov

Previous Items on "What's New" for 2002

December 2002

Hemodialysis Study Results Published Confirms Current Recommended Practice (NIDDK, December 18, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Hemodialysis Study
NHLBI Study Finds Traditional Diuretics Better Than Newer Medicines for Treating Hypertension (NHLBI, December 17, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT)
Study Findings Suggest Revised Approach to Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation(NHLBI, December 4, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM)

November 2002

Study of Menopausal Women with Heart Disease Finds No Benefit, Potential for Harm from Hormone Therapy and Antioxidant Vitamins(NHLBI, November 19, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Women's Angiographic Vitamin and Estrogen Trial (WAVE)

October 2002

NHLBI Study Finds Improved Heart Failure Survival (NHLBI, October 30, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Framingham Heart Study
Study suggests Coenzyme Q10 Slows Functional Decline in Parkinson's Disease(NINDS, October 14, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Parkinson Study
Immediate Treatment Helps Delay Progression of Glaucoma (NEI, October 14, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Glaucoma Study

September 2002

FDA OKs Chronic Hepatitis B Drug (FDA, September 20, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Hepatitis B Trial
New Approach to Replacing Immune Cells Shrinks Tumors in Patients with Melanoma (NCI, September 19, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Lymphocyte Re-Infusion Study
NHLBI Study Finds Dramatic Decline in Physical Activity Among African-American and White Girls: Factors Include Lower Parental Education, Pregnancy, and Smoking (September 4, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the National Growth and Health Study (NGHS)

August 2002

NIH Launches Large Clinical Trial on EDTA Chelation Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease (NCCAM, NHLBI, August 8, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT)

July 2002

Framingham Heart Study Finds Strong Link Between Overweight/Obesity And Risk (NHLBI, July 31, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about Framingham Heart Study
Study Finds Anti-Psychotic Medication Useful In Treating Serious Behavioral Problems Among Children With Autism (NIMH, July 31, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about Treatment of Autism inChildren and Adolescents clinical trial
Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer is Linked to Estrogen Replacement Therapy (NCI, July 16, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial
- Additional information resource for Women Health Initiative
NHLBI Stops Trial of Estrogen Plus Progestin Due to Increased Breast Cancer Risk, Lack of Overall Benefit (NHLBI, July 9, 2002)
- Press Release
- Information about the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial