Clinical Studies
Clinical Studies
CLINICAL STUDY: Pancreatitis in Cats
The Small Animal Internal Medicine Service at WSU is Conducting a Study to Evaluate Pain Score Assessment & PTHrP Levels in Cats Diagnosed with Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a difficult disease to diagnose in cats, as they tend to hide their discomfort. We will assess each patient for pain using 2 validated scoring systems in order to improve pain recognition and treatment strategies. Since PTHrP is a biomarker for pancreatitis in humans, our goal is to see if PTHrP is elevated in cats with pancreatitis.
Past Study - CURRENTLY CLOSED
Eligibility Criteria
Cats who:
- Have suspected pancreatitis (anorexia/hyporexia, vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain)
- Do not have cancer
- Willing to bring their cat to WSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital for 2 separate visits
This Study Provides
- CBC, Serum Chemistry, & Urinalysis
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- PTHrP testing
- Texas A&M GI Panel & Triglyceride level
- 1 Free follow-up exam with pain assessment &repeated fPLI test
For more information please contact:
Dr. Jennifer E. Slovak
Small Animal Internal Medicine
509-335-0711
jeslovak@vetmed.wsu.edu