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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  

More questions? See:

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Clinical Trials Seeking Participants

 
Studies for Dogs

Category Which animals is the study for?
Description of study and link to more information
Cancer
(Oncology)
Dogs with OSA - appendicular osteosarcoma OSAL study of new treatment with attenuated Salmonella in addition to standard of care. Study covers up to $2000 of costs.  More...
  Dogs with OSA - diagnosed with osteosarcoma - primary cancer or metatstatic disease Bone biopsy and blood samples collected for study of microRNA-31. Note, same patients can participate in OSAL above and this study.  More...
  Dogs with hemangiosarcoma (HSA) Dogs with HSA of the spleen, no evidence of metastasis for experimental treatment with sarcoma bispecific targeted toxin (SRCBST) added to chemotherapy. More...
  Dogs with lymphoma Dogs in first replapse after completing a single chemotherapy protocol. Oral medication, study fully funded.  More...
  Dogs with any measurable malignancy, naive or relapsed; special interest in histiocytic sarcoma Pilot study of new compound given orally, 99-day study. See Compassionate use of TTG100 in Canine Cancer.

Brain tumor trials Dogs with solitary brain tumors with MRI diagnosis of glioma for a twelve month trial at the Veterinary Medical Center.  Go to Canine Brain Tumor Clinical Trials.
  Golden Retrievers and other dogs with cancer Lymphoma or hemangiosarcoma biopsy and blood samples needed. See Modiano Lab samples list.
  Animal Cancer Care and Research Read about the ACCR
 
Dentistry 10 dogs with deep periodontal pockets
 
Guided tissue/bone regeneration for deep periodontal pockets of strategic teeth.  More...
Dermatology Dogs with year-round allergies 56 day study to compare investigational product to relieve itchiness to placebo. More...
Emergency/Critical Care Dogs in the ER or ICU which are in shock Study to compare standard of care clinician directed therapy to goal directed therapy including tissue oxygen levels in canine patients with evidence of shock. More...
Internal Medicine Dogs with IMHA presenting to the Veterinary Medical Center Study to compare low-dose aspirin to individually adjusted heparin on survival of dogs with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA).  More...
  Dogs with chronic kidney disease that are not eating well, have nausea or are vomiting Clinical trial evaluating if maropitant is effective in improving appetite in dogs with chronic kidney disease. More...
  Dogs with protein-losing chronic kidney disease Placebo-controlled 2 month clinical trial of spironolactone. More...
  Min. Schnauzers, Bichons, Yorkshire Terriers, Min. Poodles, Shih Tzus Study to determine the genetic basis of calcium oxalate stones in high-risk breeds.  More...
Neurology Dogs with seizures Study seeks to enroll dogs which are in status epilepticus or having cluster seizures to evaluate IV fosphenytoin added to standard of care. More...
Orthopedics / Surgery Dogs with elbow pain due to osteoarthritis Study to determine if Botox improves limb use and decreases the need for pain medication. More... 
     

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Studies for Cats

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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