Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

Recently Completed Studies in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery:

These clinical studies were recently completed. If you would like more information about a study, contact the person listed under the study.  You may also Contact Us at the CIC. 
 

Treatment of Aural Plaques with 5% Imiquimod cream: An open label clinical trial

Current Status: Completed.
Principal Investigators:
Erin Malone, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Sheila Torres, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD
Sandra Nogueira Koch, DVM, MS

The UMN Veterinary Medical Center evaluated the effectiveness of imiquimod on equine aural plaques. Please see information above for use in treating the ears.  Results are pending publication.

Efficacy of Aldara™ (Imiquimod) on the Treatment of Equine Sarcoids

Current Status: Completed.
Principal Investigators:
Erin Malone, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Sheila Torres, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD
Sandra Nogueira Koch, DVM, MS

The UMN Veterinary Medical Center evaluated the effectiveness of Aldara™ (imiquimod) on equine sarcoids in a pilot study. This is a topical medication that is used for the treatment of skin tumors in people. Results were promising, with 12 of 15 horses showing more than 75% size reduction of the sarcoid tumors.

Nogueira SA, Torres SM, Malone ED, Diaz SF, Jessen C, Gilbert S. Efficacy of imiquidmod 5% cream in the treatment of equine sarcoids: a pilot study. Vet Dermatol. 2006 Aug;17(4):256-65.