Clinical Trials: Cats

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)

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… 

Feline Congestive Heart Failure and Coagulation

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… 

Enrolling Cats with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Principle Investigator Dr. Nolan Description 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 course of radiation therapy (RT); some cats will… 

Osteoarthritis Oral Microbiome Analysis in Cats

Principal Investigator Jody Gookin Description A one-time saliva sample from your cat to analyze their oral microbiome (the microbial composition of their mouths.) The analysis will allow us to identify patterns associated with the presence or absence of certain diseases. Testing Requirements A one-time visit to NCSU for a physical examination and saliva sample. There… 

GI Lymphoma/IBD Oral Microbiome Analysis

Principal Investigator Jody Gookin Description A one-time saliva sample from your cat to analyze their oral microbiome (the microbial composition of their mouths). The analysis will allow us to identify patterns associated with the presence or absence of certain diseases. $50 electronic gift card for participation Testing Requirements One-time saliva sample Enrollment Start 03/01/2022 Enrollment…