DALLAS - Sept. 21, 2005 - Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center are seeking patients to participate in medical studies on cholesterol and drooping noses. All clinical trials are approved by UT Southwestern's Institutional Review Board, which reviews them for benefits, risks, side effects and informed consent.

Cholesterol
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are seeking patients 21 years of age or older to participate in a cholesterol study. The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a combination therapy in patients with type II hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia, conditions that include an elevation of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream. Patients who qualify will receive free medications for six months in relation to the study. The combination of medicines includes niacin (vitamin B3), proven to enhance heart attack reduction. The other medication is simvastatin, used for lowering cholesterol. Patients who are chosen will have to come to UT Southwestern for occasional blood draws. For more information, please call 214-648-8367.

Drooping noses
Do you have a noticeable droop at the tip of your nose? UT Southwestern Medical Center's department of plastic surgery is looking for healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 45 who have noses that tend to point downward when they smile. The study will evaluate the efficacy of botox treatments on this cosmetic condition. The treatment is free and involves no more than three visits. For more information, please call 214-648-4786.

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Media Contact: Katherine Morales
214-648-3404
e-mail: katherine.morales@utsouthwestern.edu

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