Feline Focused Clinical Trials
Researchers and Practitioners working together to further our knowlege of feline medicine.
University of Saskatchewan - Feline Pancreatic Bio-Marker
Posted: August 30, 2010
We are looking for your help in a project investigating feline pancreatic neoplasia. Our goal is to find a protein biomarker in plasma that would allow the diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasia and differentiate it from pancreatitis.
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Mirtazapine as an Appetite Stimulant and Anti-Nausea
Posted: June 21, 2010
Dr. Jessica Quimby, DVM, DACVIM
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
"We are actively seeking cats with stable CKD to participate in a mirtazapine clinical trial!"
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Tufts University - Cat Clinical Trials Website
Posted July 13, 2010
The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University offers numerous clinical trials for clients of the Foster Hospital for Small Animals. This page shows links to information about on going studies for cats. The website is updated frequently.
Efficacy of Dietary Management for Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Posted: July 13, 2009
The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to introduce four new controlled clinical trials being conducted at the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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Cyclosporine and Infectious Disease
Posted: June 30, 2009
Cyclosporine is frequently prescribed for several inflammatory diseases of the cat. This drug is very effective, but because of its inherent immune suppressive effects, cyclosporine therapy occasionally has been associated with activation of several chronic infectious agents.
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Association Between Vaccination and Azotemia in Cats
Posted: June 30, 2009
The Center for Companion Animal Studies at Colorado State University has shown that cats vaccinated with FVRCP vaccines grown on Crandell-Rees Feline Kidney (CRFK) cell lines can develop antibodies to renal proteins, and that cats hypersensitized to CRFK cell lysates can develop interstitial nephritis.
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"Treatment of Bartonellosis and Hemoplasmosis"
Posted: May 8, 2009
This study provides free infectious disease testing (Bartonella spp. [PCR and antibodies], hemoplasmas [PCR], Ehrlichia spp. [PCR], FeLV antigen, and FIV antibody), sample shipping, drugs, an owner stipend, and a clinic stipend to those willing to treat appropriate cases with one of two drugs and complete two scheduled recheck examinations.
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Penn Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Trials Website
Posted: March 22, 2010
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine lists current clinical trials on their website. There are several open trials recruiting feline patients.
International Renal Interest Society
Posted: September 25, 2008
IRIS Epidemiological ProjectDescriptive analysis of population characteristics of dogs and cats with suspected chronic kidney disease (CKD)
This project is ongoing as the submitted data continues to make a valuable contribution to scientific research. Please take the opportunity to submit any cases of CKD in the cat or dog that you diagnose in general practice. Your contribution helps to build a database of clinical information that will be used to improve our understanding of CKD.
For more information and to submit your case, visit the
IRIS website.
AAFP-WINN Transdermal Gel Study in Cats
Posted: March 2008
The Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine is in the second year of a two year study titled "Effective Drug Delivery using Transdermal Gel Delivery Systems in Cats".
Feline Lymphoma Recruitment
The study is being coordinated by Dr. Laurel Williams, North Carolina State University-College of Veterinary Medicine, however cats do not have to come to NCSU to participate. We have several Oncologists across the US that have agreed to assist with this study if cases are in other geographic areas.
Click
here to read the story of Simon who benefited from his participation in this study.
Understanding Compulsive Disorders
Want to help find a cure for compulsive disorders in cats and potentially people?
The Behavior Clinic - Tufts - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking blood samples from Siamese and Birman cats who are wool suckers.
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