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Current Clinical Trials

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We have many opportunities for pet animals to participate in clinical trials. Each listing below has a quick summary plus a link to more information for each study.

Clinical Trials Seeking Participants:

Dogs  

Cats  

Frequently Asked Questions


Clinical Trials Seeking Participants

 
Dogs

What we need Description of study and link to more information
New!  Dogs with untreated osteosarcoma Gene therapy study involves treatment at the tumor site, followed by standard of care amputation and chemotherapy. More...
New!  Dogs <= 3kg with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) Cardiology study uses new device to close PDA in very small dogs.  More...
Dogs with atopic dermatitis (allergies) Double-blinded study of oral investigational veterinary product or placebo for 4 weeks.  More...
Healthy dogs for x-ray, blood and urine samples Control dogs needed for study of calcium oxalate uroliths (stones).  To see breeds, ages and sexes needed, see more... 
Dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture Non-surgical management of CCL rupture vs surgery.  More...
Dogs with chronic kidney disease Placebo-controlled clinical trial of oral dialysis therapy. More... 
Dogs with lung findings on radiographs which could be blastomycosis Samples needed to validate assay for blastomycosis. More...
Dogs with long bone diaphyseal (shaft) fractures Recruiting dogs with only one fractured limb for a clinical trial of rhBMP-2. More...
Purebred keeshonds Healthy, purebred  dogs needed to participate in a study to establish breed-specific reference ranges for thyroid hormone levels. More...
Dogs hospitalized for septic shock Multi-center trial evaluating a possible new therapy. More...
Dogs admitted to emergency due to seizures Dogs which seizure in the VMC after being admitted can participate in a clinical trial of a new anti-seizure medication. More...
Purebred Newfoundlands, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Swiss Mountain Dogs, Great Pyrenees, Mastiffs, Rottweilers and Labrador Retrievers with or without CCLR Study is collecting blood samples for DNA analysis. More...
Purebred Great Danes with and without osteochondrosis Study is collecting blood samples for DNA analysis. More...
Seeking dogs with follicular thyroid carcinoma Dogs with invasive or non-invasive follicular thyroid carcinoma needed for study of gene expression. More...
Samples from dogs with lymphoma, osteosarcoma, and hemangiosarcoma; various breeds Costs of histopathology will be covered by Modiano lab (not costs of procedures however).  See wish list.
Labrador retrievers with exercise-induced collapse For Canine Neuromuscular testing for EIC, see the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.  For information on on-going studies, contact Katie Minor at 612-624-5322.
Animal Cancer Care and Research Read about the ACCR

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Cats

What we need

Description of study and link to more information

Cats with lower urinary tract disease (uroliths or FIC) Recruiting cats with lower urinary tract signs to evaluate the effectiveness of diet. More ...
New!  Cats with suspected calcium oxalate stones and other types of bladder stones One visit study to take x-rays, blood, urine, stool sample.  $25 incentive.  More... 

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Horses

None at this time. Please check back for updates!  

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a clinical trial (also called clinical study)?
A clinical trial is research which tries to answer specific questions about medications, vaccines, or new therapies. Clinical trials (also called medical research and research studies) are used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both safe and effective. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work.

How do I get my pet into a clinical trial?
Above you can see a list of the clinical trials that are currently enrolling participants. If you think your pet qualifies, please contact the person listed or you may contact us at the CIC.

How do I know that clinical trials are safe?
There is some risk with any clinical trial, just as there is with many medical procedures.  However, all clinical trials have been reviewed by an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) before they can begin.  Informed owner consent is always a part of the study, which means that you are given all the information up front and must agree in writing before your pet can enter the study. To learn more about our IACUC process, see their website.

What if I don't see a clinical trial that is about my pet's disease or condition?  Is there other research that my pet can participate in?
Clinical trials are for a specific purpose.  If there is not something currently underway for which your pet qualifies, you may want to check back.  New studies start frequently.  If you are interested in having your pet seen at the Veterinary Medical Center, please contact the hospital directly, at 612-626-VETS (8387).

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