American Association of Feline Practitioners

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Clinical Trials

List of Clinical Trials

Centre for Animal Health and Welfare and the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine at City University of Hong Kong Global Pain Management Survey

Calling all veterinarians around the world! Cats need your help (and so do we)!

Cats are masters at hiding pain, which poses a unique challenge for veterinary professionals in pain recognition and management. Are we doing enough to address this issue? What are the current gaps in our knowledge, and how can we work together to do better as a profession?

Veterinarians from the Centre for Animal Health and Welfare and the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine at City University of Hong Kong are collaborating with several organizations to conduct a global survey on the use of analgesics in cats. We want to understand veterinarian’s current attitudes and practices on the use of analgesics and techniques related to acute and chronic pain management in cats. The survey is open to veterinarians worldwide and will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Your participation will be anonymous and voluntary. The survey will be available from 30 April 2024 to 30 July 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Paulo Steagall
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University of Saskatchewan

Urethral Obstruction Survey for Caregivers
The University of Saskatchewan is seeking veterinarian support to distribute a survey to clients to gather data on urethral obstruction in male cats. Caregivers are asked to participate in the survey if they have/had a male cat that has been diagnosed with a urinary tract obstruction (blockage) resulting in the inability to urinate that is NOT the result of stricture, stones, or cancer. This survey has been approved by the University of Saskatchewan Behavioural Research Ethics Board. Posted 1/11/2024.
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The Ohio State University

Feline Chronic Kidney Disease CARE Study
This research study aims to describe the degree of caregiver burden experienced by individuals involved with the long-term management of cats diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The questionnaire is open to all cat caregivers over the age of 18. To be eligible to participate in this study you must currently be the primary caregiver (at least 50% of care) for at least one cat diagnosed with CKD, or have done so within the past year. Posted on 12/21/2023.
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Clinical Trials
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine lists current clinical trials on its website. Several open trials are recruiting feline patients.

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Basepaws Pet Health

Basepaws Pet Health collaborates with veterinarians, the animal health industry, and veterinary colleges to find solutions to long-standing medical challenges including genetic and preventable diseases. If you would like to contribute to advancing feline health research please email vet@basepaws.com or visit their website. They are conducting a variety of studies by collecting cat DNA and oral microbiome samples, as well as health history data. As a token of appreciation, Basepaws will provide feline participants with its signature product, a cat DNA report, free of charge. Posted 6/28/21


Animal Health Studies Database

The AVMA has developed the Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD), encompassing prospective veterinary clinical studies in various species and disciplines.


Colorado State University - Clinical Trials Website

The Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital lists current clinical trials on its website. Several open trials are recruiting feline patients.


Penn Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Trials Website

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine lists current clinical trials on its website. Several open trials are recruiting feline patients.


Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials (VCCT)

The University of California - Davis School of Veterinary Medicine lists current clinical trials on its website. Several open trials are recruiting feline patients.