FELINE OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) STUDY
HOPE FOR CATS WITH A CELLULAR THERAPEUTIC TARGETED TO THE UNDERLYING CAUSE
We need your help!
Do you have feline patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) of two or more joints or spinal segments based on radiographic assessment?
If so, those patients may be eligible for a pivotal study to support FDA-approval of an allogeneic, ready-to-use stem cell therapy for control of their clinical signs associated with OA.
WHY SHOULD YOU & YOUR CLIENT CONSIDER THIS STUDY?
- Stem cells offer a treatment option for cats with osteoarthritis
- Your client’s cat will receive specialty veterinary care throughout the study, including physical exams, radiographs, blood work, and urinalysis at NO OUT-OF-POCKET cost to the pet parent.
- You and your client’s cat may play an important role in advancing feline medicine.
This study may be used to support a new animal drug application to be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration.
Why Stem Cells?
Stem cells are naturally occurring cells that exist in adult tissues and have regenerative properties (help tissues repair). These stem cells have the ability to immunomodulate (regulation of the immune system to be adaptive) through cellular signaling. This provides a natural and targeted mechanism for treatment of the underlying disease.
The mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) used in this product are derived from a healthy donor cat’s uterus that is collected during a routine spay procedure. The cells are harvested, cultured, expanded, and frozen to provide a source of live cells once thawed at the time of treatment.
There have been multiple studies demonstrating the ability of adult mesenchymal stem cells to improve clinical status of feline patients suffering from refractory OA. Several studies have investigated mesenchymal stem cells in other feline diseases; including chronic gingivostomatitis, chronic kidney disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.