November 21, 2024
Principle Investigator Dr. Autumn Harris Description Evidence exists to suggest that aging of the kidney may contribute to the onset and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Rapamycin is a drug that is a known modulator of the aging process and additionally may decrease the formation of fibrosis (scarring) in the kidney. A feline formulation…
August 28, 2024
Principle Investigator Dr. Harris Description Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of functional abnormalities in one or both kidneys over a prolonged period of time. Serum creatinine is currently used as a marker of kidney function, but it cannot detect early changes in kidney function. Detecting CKD early has significant importance because…
July 08, 2024
Principle Investigator Allison Kendall Description This study is looking for felines that have FIC (feline idiopathic cystitis). The goal is to test low-dose radiation therapy of the urinary tract, which is intended to reduce pain, inflammation and clinical signs of FIC (feline idiopathic cystitis). Testing Requirements Total participation is 1 year but the patient would…
June 03, 2024
Principle Investigator Teresa DeFrancesco Description Cats with congestive heart failure (abnormal fluid accumulation) are at high risk for developing blood clots but the risk appears to differ with the manifestation of heart failure. There are two different manifestations of congestive heart failure in cats: 1) primarily pulmonary edema, and 2) primarily pleural effusion. Pulmonary edema…
April 03, 2024
Principle Investigator Dr. Nolan Description **Currently only enrolling for Phase I only** NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting cats with oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) for a new clinical trial. The purpose is to evaluate a new drug meant to enhance standard radiation therapy (RT). All cats will be treated with a standard…