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Jul 9, 2025

Efficacy of Potassium Citrate as a Treatment for Metabolic Acidosis in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

Principle Investigators Autumn N. Harris and Shelly Vaden Description Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of functional abnormalities in one or both kidneys over a prolonged period of time. CKD is the most common typeof kidney disease and management has largely been focused on supportive and symptomatic therapy, with very few new…

Jul 3, 2025

TRAP-Paclitaxel for Equine Eyelid Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Principle Investigator Dr. Annie Oh Description This is a dose-escalation clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of a novel chemotherapeutic drug, TRAP-Paclitaxel, for the treatment of equine squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The study will consist of an initial visit with biopsy, and 1-3 injections of TRAP-Paclitaxel at a minimum of 6 weeks apart. Horses will…

Mar 18, 2025

Cats with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The HALT HCM Study

Principle Investigator Sandra Tou Description This is a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical field study to provide substantial evidence of effectiveness of a disease modifying drug intervention in the management of ventricular hypertrophy in cats with subclinical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). The study will consist of up to a 14-day screening period, followed by a 12-month once-weekly…

Mar 13, 2025

Now Recruiting Dogs with Acute Blindness Suspected to be Due to Optic Neuritis

Principle Investigator Dr Annie Oh Description Ophthalmology at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is enrolling in a clinical study to measure VEPs (visual evoked potentials) and RNFL (retinal nerve fiber layer) thickness in dogs within 2 weeks of the onset of acute optic neuritis. The goal is to assess whether the presence or absence…

Feb 17, 2025

Effect of Iron Supplementation on the response to Varenzin-CA1 in Cats with CKD and Anemia

Principle Investigators Autumn N. Harris and Shelly Vaden Description Anemia is common in feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) and several options are available for treatment including the medication Varenzin CA-1 ® . Iron supplementation is an important part of the treatment of anemia in some patients with CKD and is given as standard of care…

Jan 6, 2025

Research Study for Senior Dogs: Targeting Frailty To Improve Healthspan and Well-Being

Description Over the past decade, there has been an increased interest in assessing frailty in our aging companion animals. The goal of this study is to monitor how frailty in senior dogs progresses over time, and how activity impacts their well-being. We hope to use what we learn to better care for our aging four…

Nov 21, 2024

A Blinded, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of a Novel Veterinary Product for the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats

Principle Investigator Dr. Autumn Harris Description Evidence exists to suggest that aging of the kidney may contribute to the onset and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Rapamycin is a drug that is a known modulator of the aging process and additionally may decrease the formation of fibrosis (scarring) in the kidney. A feline formulation…

Aug 28, 2024

Novel Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for CKD in Dogs

Principle Investigator Dr. Harris Description Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of functional abnormalities in one or both kidneys over a prolonged period of time. Serum creatinine is currently used as a marker of kidney function, but it cannot detect early changes in kidney function. Detecting CKD early has significant importance because…

Jul 11, 2024

Dogs with Non-Seasonal Atopic Dermatitis

Principle Investigator Ina Herrmann Description This study is looking for dogs that have non-seasonal atopic dermatitis for a trial to investigate a novel injectable medication similar to Xolair®/Omalizumab with the potential to control the disease for weeks to months. The goal of this study is to reduce the need for daily medications and improving the…

Jul 8, 2024

Pulse Therapy with Clorazepate or Levetiracetam for Cluster Seizures

Principle Investigator Dr. Karen Munana Description We are seeking dogs with idiopathic epilepsy that experience cluster seizures for a new study led by Drs. Karen Muñana and Alejandra Mondino, evaluating pulse therapy for the in-home treatment of cluster seizures. This study is funded by the AKC-Canine Health Foundation. Dogs will be recruited based on the…