Fibrose pulmonaire idiopathique du Westie
West Highland white terrier idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis research project
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Disease focus
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in West Highland white terriers
Objectives of the study
To better characterise idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the Westie in order to identify its causes and risk factors, improve its diagnosis, understanding, prognosis and treatment.
Inclusion criteria
- Healthy dogs:
Westie from 6 years of age: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis detection programme.
- Sick dogs:
Westie with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: diagnostic and follow-up programme.
Description of the protocol
The following examinations are performed at each visit as part of the screening, diagnosis and follow-up programme for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis :
- Clinical examination
- Complete blood work-up and arterial blood gases
- Walking test
- Echocardiography
- Chest CT scan
- Endoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage
Duration of participation: Not defined
End date of the study: Not defined. Study validated by the Ethics Committee of the University of Liege: project n°2245.
Implications for the owner
Sick Westies :
Control visit every 6 months.
Healthy Westies :
Screening every year from 6 years old
Compensations
Sick Westies :
Examinations for diagnosis and follow-up every 6 months offered
Healthy Westies :
Screening every year from 6 years old offered
Partner
This research project was jointly initiated a few years ago by Professor Clercx from the University of Liège and Professor Rajamäki from the University of Helsinki.
Informations
If you are interested in this study or if you have any questions about it, please contact Dr Elodie Rizzoli at the following address: elodie.rizzoli@uliege.be
or Dr. A. Fastrès: afastres@uliege.be , Dr. Elodie Roels: eroels@uliege.be or Pr Clercx: cclercx@uliege.be.