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clinical trials

Aug 3, 2022

NEW TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC CYSTITIS AND CHRONIC URETHRAL OBSTRUCTIONS IN CATS

Principle Investigator Allison Kendall Testing Requirements As an alternative to euthanasia, the clinical trial will test low-dose radiotherapy which is intended to reduce symptoms. -cats will be required to stay at the hospital for 4-5 days during their initial visit for treatment and observation -owners will complete questionnaires at each visit and every 30 days… 

Aug 3, 2022

LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF NEURO-AGING IN DOGS

Principle Investigator Natasha Olby Description Canine Cognitive Dysfunction is an age-related neurobehavioral condition that shares similar features to Alzheimer’s disease observed in humans. The progression of this devastating disease ultimately leads to the decline in cognitive function, severely affecting comfort of life for dogs and their owners. The purpose of this study is to track… 

Aug 3, 2022

EARLY INTERVENTION FOR DOBERMAN PINSCHERS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY

Principle Investigator Kathryn Meurs Description We recently identified a genetic mutation in the Titin gene as a common cause of fatal dilated cardiomyopathy in the Doberman pinscher. Dogs that develop the disease frequently die of the disease either from refractory congestive heart failure or sudden cardiac death. Previous studies have demonstrated that medical intervention of… 

Aug 3, 2022

DOGS DIAGNOSED WITH PRIMARY SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOTHORAX

Principle Investigator Valery Scharf Description NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine is evaluating the feasibility of thoracoscopy (minimally invasive surgery) for the identification and localization of pulmonary bullae associated with spontaneous pneumothorax. The current approach to this disease is open surgical exploration via a median sternotomy; by demonstrating the ability of thoracoscopy to identify pulmonary… 

Aug 3, 2022

CLINICAL TRIAL FOR DOGS WITH PRIMARY ANGLE CLOSURE GLAUCOMA

Principle Investigator Hans Westermeyer Testing Requirements Your dog will receive an exam from the NC State Ophthalmology Service 1 month after study enrollment and once every 3 months thereafter. Each visit will include: sedation, a complete ophthalmic exam, photography and ultrasound of the eye’s drainage apparatus, retinal thickness measurement, and quantitative pupillary light reflex evaluation. A… 

Aug 3, 2022

MEDICAL RESOLUTION OF GALLBLADDER MUCOCELE FORMATION IN DOGS

Principle Investigator Jody Gookin Testing Requirements – Exclusive feeding of Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low Fat dry or canned food with a 10% snack allowance for up to 1 year (paid for by study). Your dog’s feeding plan will be prescribed and monitored by a veterinary nutritionist. – Oral administration of up to 15 capsules of… 

Aug 3, 2022

IS YOUR DOG OVERWEIGHT?

Principle Investigator Duncan Lascelles Description NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for overweight dogs. The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of an investigative diet as nutritional management for overweight dogs. Owners will receive 6 months of free premium dog food, a free automatic pet food feeder and dog… 

Aug 3, 2022

INSPIRE THERAPY FOR CANINE MAMMARY CARCINOMA

Principle Investigator Kyle Mathews Description Dogs with mammary tumors are eligible for a clinical trial investigating a new therapy called INSPIRE, which uses electrical pulses to safely destroy the membranes of cells within a tumor. A week after INSPIRE therapy, your dog will be readmitted to the NC State surgical service to undergo a mastectomy for… 

Aug 3, 2022

Investigating the Efficacy of a Dietary Supplement in Delaying the Progression of Canine Urothelial Carcinoma/Bladder Cancer 

Principle Investigator Dr Shelly Vaden Description This study will investigate: 1. whether urine-based screening for a genetic marker (a specific mutation in the BRAF gene) can detect canine urothelial carcinoma/bladder cancer before the onset of clinical signs. 2. whether a dietary supplement delays the onset of clinical signs in dogs that have a detectable urinary… 

Aug 3, 2022

GI Lymphoma/IBD Oral Microbiome Analysis

Principle Investigator Jody Gookin Description A one-time saliva sample from your cat to analyze their oral microbiome (the microbial composition of their mouths). The analysis will allow us to identify patterns associated with the presence or absence of certain diseases. $50 electronic gift card for participation Testing Requirements One-time saliva sample Enrollment Start 03/01/2022 Enrollment…