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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:

Studies for Dogs  

Studies for Cats  

Frequently Asked Questions


Clinical Trials Seeking Participants

 
Studies for Dogs

Category What we need Description of study and link to more information
Cancer
(Oncology)
Brain tumor trials Dogs with solitary brain tumors with MRI diagnosis of glioma for six month trial at the Veterinary Medical Center.  Go to Canine Brain Tumor Clinical Trials.
  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.
  Animal Cancer Care and Research Read about the ACCR
Cardiology Dogs <= 3kg with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) New device to close PDA in very small dogs. Only 3 more spots!  More...
Dermatology / Allergies Dogs with year-round atopic dermatitis (allergies) Clinical trial of adipose-derived stem and regenerative cells as a treatment for atopic dermatitis. More...
  Havanese dogs Genetic basis of sebaceous adenitis in dogs.  More...
  Dogs with atopic dermatitis (allergies) Enrollment closed.  Double-blinded study of oral investigational veterinary product or placebo for 4 weeks.  Read about the study.
Emergency / ICU Dogs with acute hemorrhage or trauma presenting to the Emergency Room New monitor of the body's oxygenation being studied . More...
  Dogs hospitalized for septic shock Multi-center trial evaluating a possible new therapy. More...
  Dogs hospitalized with septic abdomen Clinical study of new treatment for dogs undergoing surgery and continued ICU care.  More...
Internal Medicine Dogs with chronic kidney disease Placebo-controlled clinical trial of oral dialysis therapy. More... 
  Dogs with protein-losing chronic kidney disease Placebo-controlled 2 month clinical trial of spironolactone. More...
  Dogs with lung findings on radiographs which could be blastomycosis Samples needed to validate assay for blastomycosis. 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... 
Neurology 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...
  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.
Orthopedics / Surgery Dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture Non-surgical management of CCL rupture vs surgery.  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  osteochondrosis Study is collecting blood samples for DNA analysis. More...
     

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Studies for Cats

 Area What we need

Description of study and link to more information

Urology Cats with lower urinary tract disease (uroliths or FIC) Recruiting cats with lower urinary tract signs to evaluate the effectiveness of diet. More ...
  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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