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Photodynamic Therapy for Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Principle Investigator

Dr. Nolan

Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine is now recruiting dogs with STS to study a novel cancer treatment called interstitial photodynamic therapy (PDT). With PDT, a laser is inserted into the tumor, thus activating anti-cancer drugs and killing cancer cells.

Testing Requirements

– Body weight ≥ 5 kgs (11 lbs.)
– Age 1+ years.
– Tumor diameter between 3 and 15 centimeters.
– Cytology or histopathology consistent with STS
– Otherwise, healthy

Enrollment Start

01/16/2025

Enrollment Finish

04/30/2025

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Contact

cvmclinicalstudies@ncsu.edu