The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University is seeking pets for its Clinical Trials Program. Clinical trials most commonly involve testing the effects of a new or existing treatment on an illness or disorder. For more information, call 919.513.6384.
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Cardiology - Dogs With a Heart Murmur
Study evaluating early heart disease in dogs that will measure activity levels at home. Activity will be recorded using a small device attached to the dog’s collar.
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Dermatology - Canine Atopic Dermatitis
A pilot study is being conducted to determine whether the addition of low doses of generic methotrexate will allow prednisone dose reduction in dogs with atopic dermatitis without adding unnecessary side effects.
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Internal Medicine - Canine Esophageal Stricture
An esophageal stricture, a narrowing of the esophagus, may occur following damage to the esophageal lining, which may be caused by chronic vomiting, reaction to oral medications, after anesthetic procedures, or due to injury to the esophagus.
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Neurology - Keppra (Levetiracetam) Study in Dogs with Canine Epilepsy
Clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of levetiracetam in epileptic dogs whose seizures are poorly controlled with standard anticonvulsant medications.
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Oncology - Feline Lymphoma: Chemotherapy Followed by Radiation Therapy
Clinical study evaluating the normal tissue tolerance to radiation therapy following induction chemotherapy in casts with intra-abdominal high-grade lymphoma.