Currently Enrolling Clinical Studies

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

Please complete our Study Interest Form to see if we have a clinical study that may suit your pet’s needs.

If you are only interested in our Cardiology studies, please complete this Cardiology Study Interest Form.

Current Clinical Studies for Dogs:

Anesthesia and Pain Management

Studies to investigate novel methods of anesthesia and pain management in dogs undergoing surgery.

Cardiology

Studies for dogs with heart diseases, such as cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.

Dermatology

Studies for dogs with skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, pyoderma, and pythiosis.

Emergency and Critical Care

Studies for dogs needing emergent assistance.

Integrative and Mobility Medicine

Studies to investigate other therapeutic treatments for dogs with osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc extrusion.

Internal Medicine

Studies for dogs with internal diseases, such as kidney disease and diabetes.

Neurology

Studies for dogs with issues affecting the brain, such as brain tumors.

Oncology

Studies for dogs with cancer, such as melanoma, osteosarcoma, and mast cell tumor.

Ophthalmology

Studies for dogs with issues affecting the eyes, such as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or “dry eye”.

Surgery

Studies for dogs undergoing various surgeries, such as total hip replacement, soft palate resection (BOAS surgery), thoracic duct ligation, and other surgical interventions.

Enrolling healthy pets in clinical trials is vital to advancing veterinary medicine and education. They can support the development of future diagnostics and treatments which can help improve the lives of other pets in the future.

Current Clinical Studies for Cats:

Internal Medicine

Studies for cats with internal diseases, such as kidney disease and diabetes.

Primary Care and Dentistry

Studies for cats being seen through our Primary Care and Dentistry Service.

Surgery

Studies for cats undergoing various surgeries or surgical interventions.

Current Clinical Studies for Large Animals:

Clinical Studies for Large Animals

Our studies for Large Animals include Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Oncology studies and Sports Medicine.

IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Academic Health Center, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

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Scholars Program

The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program offers DVM students an opportunity to gain exposure in biomedical research.

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Our Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinarian staff is ready to assist.

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