Dogs

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

RECRUITING DOGS WITH NATURALLY OCCURRING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Principle Investigator Teresa DeFrancesco Description – One all-day visit – Focused echocardiogram – Bloodwork Testing Requirements None Enrollment Start 03/01/2021 Enrollment Finish 05/04/2024 Eligibility – Must weigh 11 pounds (5kg) or more – Receiving sildenafil for 3 or more days and still having clinically significant pulmonary hypertension Flyer View Contact Dr. Terri DeFrancesco: tdefranc@ncsu.edu Dr.… 

Aug 3, 2022

RECRUITING DOGS IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE WITH PULMONARY EDEMA

Principle Investigator Teresa DeFrancesco Description Testing Requirements NC State Cardiology is recruiting dogs in decompensated left-sided congestive heart failure (CHF) and pulmonary edema that requires hospitalization for treatment. These patients will be hospitalized in the NC State Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care department for treatment of CHF. Enrollment Start 03/01/2021 Enrollment Finish 06/01/2024 Eligibility Dogs in… 

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

ORAL MICROBIOME ANALYSIS

Principle Investigator Jody Gookin Description A one-time saliva sample from your dog 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. Healthy animals will provide us with controls for testing purposes. $50 electronic gift card for… 

Aug 3, 2022

STAMP: SAMPLING TUMORS AND MEASURING PAIN IN NASAL CANCERS

Principle Investigator Michael W. Nolan Description Recruiting dogs with nasal carcinoma for a clinical trial studying the type of pain experienced by patients receiving radiation therapy. The goal of this project is to determine whether a certain class of proteins are increased in dogs that experience pain during (or shortly after) a course of radiotherapy…