Now Recruiting Dogs with Bone Cancer
Principle Investigator
Description
NC State is recruiting dogs with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) for a clinical trial that compares 2 radiotherapy approaches. Each enrolled dog will get a single
dose of radiotherapy, followed within 3 weeks by standard surgery (limb amputation).
Testing Requirements
Large or giant breed dogs may be eligible if they have:
– X-rays showing a bone tumor just above the wrist (i.e., osteosarcoma of the distal radius, without a pathologic fracture)
– No evidence of metastasis (e.g., on chest X-rays)
– Not received any other osteosarcoma-directed therapy (e.g., chemotherapy)
– Not taken oral prednisone within 5 days of starting treatment
– No other serious systemic illnesses
Enrollment Start
03/01/2025
Enrollment Finish
12/31/2025
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Contact
Please contact cvmclinicalstudies@ncsu.edu
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