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?
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The findings from this study could lead to better treatment, health, and quality of life for cats with CKD
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Your cat’s kidney health will be monitored closely
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Your cat will receive comprehensive medical checks and diagnostic testing
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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:
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Bringing your cat to all scheduled study visits
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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.
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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.