(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Shingles Vaccine

This study will evaluate a vaccine for shingles, which is a painful disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The risk for shingles increases as you get older.

The research site is in Mesa, Ariz.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/shingles.aspx.

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High Cholesterol

This study of high cholesterol will involve about nine visits over 32 weeks. Participants will receive compensation up to $390 for time and travel.

The research site is in Charleston, S.C.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/high_cholesterol.aspx.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

This study is for people who have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Participants will receive study medication and study-related medical evaluations at no cost, and compensation for time and travel.

The research site is in Lancaster, Penn.

More information

Please see http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/ibs.aspx.

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