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Clinical Trials for Dogs with Cancer: what are the benefits and how to find them?
- CCA Team
- Jul 23, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 6, 2025
Enrolling your dog in cancer clinical trials can offer several benefits for both the dogs and their owners. Here are four key benefits:
1. Access to Cutting-Edge Treatments: Dogs enrolled in clinical trials often gain access to the latest treatments and therapies that are not yet available to the general public. These innovative approaches may offer better outcomes than standard treatments. Some trials may have already completed a pilot study with initial data published.
2. Comprehensive Veterinary Care: Dogs in clinical trials typically receive extensive monitoring and care from a team of veterinary specialists. This can include regular check-ups, advanced diagnostics, and detailed health assessments, ensuring the dog receives high-quality medical attention throughout the study.
3. Contribution to Veterinary Medicine: By participating in clinical trials, dogs contribute to scientific research that can lead to advancements in veterinary oncology. The data collected from these trials help researchers develop more effective treatments for future patients.
4. Cost Savings: In many clinical trials, the cost of the investigational treatment and associated veterinary care is covered by the sponsoring organization. This can alleviate some of the financial burden on pet owners, making advanced treatment options more accessible.
How can I find ongoing clinical trials?
The best way to find clinical trials in the US is to visit the AVMA Clinical Trials Registry:
On this website, you can search by type of cancer as well as location.
Not all studies are listed in the registry.
You can visit Veterinary School and private clinic websites to find additional studies.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia-Maryland, College of Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University, Veterinary Medical Center
University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University, Veterinary Medical Center
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri, Veterinary Health Center
University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center
University of Wisconsin, Veterinary Care
John Hopkins Medicine
University of Arizona Health Sciences, College of Medicine Tucson
Kansas State University, Veterinary Health Center
Colorado State University, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Oregon State University, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
University of California Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Oklahoma State University, Boren Veterinary Teaching Medical Teaching Hospital
Texas A&M University, Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
CANADA
University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College
Advancing Care and Innovation Biosciences
OTHER CLINICAL TRIALS
Private clinics often participate in clinical trials led by veterinary schools, other universities or companies. Here is a list of clinics that actively participate in studies as well as other resources.
Bridge Animal Referral Center
Animal Clinical Investigation
The Animal Medical Center
MedVet Norwalk
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Mavis’s story is really inspiring and shows how important clinical trials can be for giving pets access to advanced treatments and more hope. The article also does a great job explaining the benefits clearly, especially the combination of expert veterinary care and contributing to future cancer research for dogs. Resources like the AVMA registry can be incredibly valuable for pet owners looking into new treatment possibilities.
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