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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials help veterinarians investigate methods to improve detection and treatment of disease, as well as improve the quality of care each patient receives. It can be devastating when your pet receives a diagnosis of cancer or some other canine disease. However, participation in a clinical trial may help your dog's prognosis and will advance veterinary science, helping future generations of dogs to have better outcomes.
The requirements to participate in clinical trials vary greatly. Some offer financial compensation and others will require the dog owner to pay for the medical treatment. You and your dog will likely have to travel to the trial site multiple times, so look for trials in your geographic region.
Resources to find clinical trials near you:
Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center Clinical Trials
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Trials
National Cancer Institute Canine Clinical Trials
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Trials
Modiano Lab Clinical Trials (University of Minnesota)
University of Minnesota Clinical Investigation Center
NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Investigations
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Trials
Animal Medical Center Clinical Trials (New York City)
College of Veterinary Medicine at Illinois Clinical Trials
University of Missouri Veterinary Oncology Clinical Trials
Veterinary Cancer Society (List of Clinical Trial Resources)
University of Wisconsin - Madision Veterinary Care Clinical Trials
If there are no clinical trials near you listed here, try our complete list of US veterinary schools. Many veterinary colleges conduct clinical trials. Contact the nearest school to see if they may be conducting a trial on your animal's ailments.
More on clinical trials from Dr. David Vail, Director of the Center for Clinical Trials and Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Your help is needed with canine health research. DNA and tissue samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by certain diseases.
