We have many opportunities for pet animals to participate in clinical trials. Click below for clinical trials seeking participants or you may view our studies by specialty to the right on this page.
Clinical Trials Seeking Participants
Frequently Asked Questions
Clinical Trials Seeking Participants
Dogs
| What we need |
Description of study and link to more information |
| New! Dogs with lung mass(es) or focal lung infiltrate |
Clinical trial of MRI of lung disease. More... |
| Dogs with lymphoma, >= 15kg, feeling well |
Clinical trial of oral chemotherapeutic medication. More... |
| Healthy dogs with no history of allergies or other chronic dermatological problems needed |
A study in Dermatology needs healthy control dogs. More... |
| Dogs with long bone diaphyseal (shaft) fractures |
Recruiting dogs with only one fractured limb for a clinical trial of rhBMP-2. More... |
| Dogs with chronic kidney disease |
Placebo-controlled clinical trial of oral dialysis therapy. More... |
| Purebred Alaskan malamutes, keeshonds, samoyeds |
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 with or without CCLR |
Study is collecting blood samples for DNA analysis. More...
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| Purebred Great Danes with and without osteochondrosis |
Study is collecting blood samples for DNA analysis. More...
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| Seeking dogs with follicular thyroid carcinoma |
Dogs with invasive or non-invasive follicular thyroid carcinoma needed for study of gene expression. More...
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| Labrador retrievers with exercise-induced collapse |
For more information, contact Katie Minor at 612-624-5322. |
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Cats
| None at this time. Please check back for updates! |
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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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