MVD - EPIC Study

[MurphysMummy]

My little Murphy is a part of the Epic study. Just wondered if anyone on the forum is part of it too?

[Nicki]

I haven't heard of anyone else on it, but you might want to read this thread, there is a discussion about this study

http://www.cavaliertalk.com/forums/s...highlight=EPIC

[MurphysMummy]

Wow just had a read through. Thanks Nicki.
Going to try to withdraw Murphy from the trial and stop his vetmedin/placebo tablet straight away.

[Soushiruiuma]

Murphy'sMom,

You may want to discuss with your vet about making you fully aware of the current state of research, and potential negatives of before including you in a clinical trial. While these studies are critical to the advancement of medicine (both animal and human), you have a right to be informed beforehand and to opt out of trials based on this information.

[MurphysMummy]

I never got informed of negative effects of the trial... I am going to call cardiologist on Monday to discuss trial some more... In the 9 months murphy has been on the trial the only thing that has changed is his bpm for his heart. Hoping his tablet is the placebo.

[RodRussell]

I never got informed of negative effects of the trial... I am going to call cardiologist on Monday to discuss trial some more... In the 9 months murphy has been on the trial the only thing that has changed is his bpm for his heart. Hoping his tablet is the placebo.

I am sure he will try to talk you out of dropping out. So be prepared with some print outs of those quotes from other cardiologists and those research journal articles.