Small Animal Clinical Trials

The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital offers Clinical Trials for dogs, cats, and other small animals to determine efficacy and safety for future treatments, therapies, and diagnostic tools.

Please call (352) 392-2235 or email VM-ClinicalStudies@ufl.edu to be directed to a clinical trial that may suit your pet’s needs.

Current Clinical Trials in Dogs:

Internal Medicine

• Investigating Gastroduodenal Ulceration in Canine Liver Disease
• Energy Needs of ‘Giant’ Breed Dogs while Resting and Exercising on a Treadmill
•  Canine Diabetes Mellitus Study
• Gut Microbiome in Canine Diabetes

Neurology and Cancer

• Autogenic Vaccine Study in Dogs with Glioma

Cancer

• Effect of Metabolism on Developing Bladder Cancer (Transitional Cell Carcinoma) in Dogs
• Vaccine Study for Dogs with Osteosarcoma
• Vaccine Study for Dogs with Melanoma
• NEW** FALL 2018**Melanocortin 4 receptor antagonist in the treatment of canine cachexia

Integrative Medicine and Cancer

• Investigating the effects of Acupuncture and Herbal supplements on Side Effects Associated with Chemotherapy in Dogs with Lymphoma

Dermatology

• Investigational Vaccine for Dogs with Atopic Dermatitis

Cardiology

• Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dobermans
• Collection of Domesticated Animal Hearts for a Tissue Bank

Surgery

• Prospective Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial Comparing Two Different Post-Operative (Spay Surgery) Devices for Incisional Protection and Client Satisfaction
• **NEW*** Fall 2018 A Comparison of Soft Palate Length and Thickness in English bulldogs Following a Staphylectomy or Folded-flap Palatoplasty
• **NEW*** Fall 2018 Description of a Novel Approach for Thoracic Duct Ligation and Embolization in Dogs with Idiopathic Chylothorax

Healthy Control Dogs Needed For Multiple Studies

• Specific breeds and mixed breeds

Current Clinical Trials in Cats:

Dermatology

• Investigational Vaccine for Cats with Feline Hypersensitivity Dermatitis