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A GLOBAL PROJECT

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The INSPIRE study is an international project and is one of the largest feline studies ever conducted.

The goal of this global study is to evaluate the ability of a licensed veterinary medicine to slow the progression of CKD so cats may live healthier lives.

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Why we need your help.

With the help of pet owners and vets, we hope to recruit more than 500 cats around the world to participate in this placebo controlled*, double-blinded study**, which will last up to three years.

*a placebo appears identical to the test medication, but contains no active ingredient

**in a double-blinded study, neither you nor the Veterinary Investigator knows whether your cat is receiving the test medication or a placebo

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Why participate?

  • The findings from this study could lead to better treatment, health, and quality of life for cats with CKD

  • Your cat’s kidney health will be monitored closely

  • Your cat will receive comprehensive medical checks and diagnostic testing

  • There is no cost for your cat’s participation

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What’s involved?

If enrolled, your cat will be evaluated by the Veterinary Investigator approximately three times during the first three months. Following this, check-ups will take place approximately every three months for up to three years.

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You will be asked to commit to:

  • Bringing your cat to all scheduled study visits

  • Administering the study medication/placebo daily using an oral syringe (either directly in the mouth or on a small amount of food). The medication is a liquid and therefore easy to give and well accepted by the vast majority of cats.

  • Documenting all doses you administer to your cat in a dosing log provided to you.

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For more information visit:

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The Cats with Kidney Disease Website

Bap - one of our trial kitties. 

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