Are you interested in enrolling your dog in TRIAD?
Here’s what you need to know!
The TRIAD clinical trial is currently funded by a 2024 National Institutes of Health grant, R01AG090843, along with philanthropic donations.
What is triad?
The Test of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs (TRIAD) is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial being conducted by the Dog Aging Project.
Note
Studies like this typically do not directly benefit the dogs who are enrolled, however, enrolled dogs may indirectly benefit from the additional veterinary monitoring they will receive while enrolled in this trial. We hope that what we learn from TRIAD will benefit future generations of dogs.
What is its purpose?
The goal of TRIAD is to assess the effects of the medication rapamycin on health and aging in dogs. This study is designed to test if rapamycin treatment leads to any of the following benefits:
- Better Heart Health
- Improved Mobility
- Prolonged Cognitive Function
- Increased Lifespan
TRIAD Locations
Live near a TRIAD site? Your dog may be eligible to join our clinical trial! Check the eligibility requirements below to enroll your dog in our clinical trial.
Requirements:
For your dog
Age:At least 7 years old
Weight:Between 44 and 120 lbs
Mood:Cooperative during vet visits
Fixed:Spayed or Neutered
Health:Meet specific health and behavioral criteria
Records:Veterinary electronic medical records must be provided
For you
1Visit a clinical site every 6 months
2Participate for a total of 3 years
3Give your dog a heartworm preventive
4Keep your dog up-to-date on vaccines
5Administer the study medication weekly
6Complete all surveys and activities
See if your dog is eligible
Click the link here to complete the TRIAD Rapid Eligibility Assessment.
Begin TRIAD AssessmentInformation for veterinarians and veterinary clinic staff
- Do you want to help future generations of dogs live healthier, longer lives?
- Would you like to contribute to research on rapamycin in aging dogs?
- Are you near a TRIAD site or know anyone who is?
Our clinical trial participants have told us that the top way they heard about TRIAD is through a veterinarian. Here are some ways you can help spread the word so we can enroll more dogs:
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- Distribute TRIAD postcards to clients with potentially eligible dogs. We provide the postcards.
- Share information on your social media, in a client newsletter, or through other community channels. We provide templates to make it easy.
- Talk with or present TRIAD information to local dog clubs, groups, or organizations. We’ll supply resources and slides.
