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Veterinary Clinical Investigations Center

 

Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital
3800 Spruce Street, 181E Old Vet Courtyard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6008
Phone: 215.573.0302
vcic@vet.upenn.edu

 
 
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Welcome to our clinical trials listing. This list is updated regularly and is as accurate as possible.
Please check back often, as new studies are added frequently.

If you would like to learn more about any of our studies, or the VCIC in general, please call 215-573-0302 or email vcic@vet.upenn.edu

  
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Trials for Dogs

Intra-Articular RTX: a Novel Treatment for Moderate to Severe Arthritis in Dogs

Clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of resiniferatoxin, a capsaicin-like medication, in the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs.

Desmopressin Therapy and Chemotherapy for Dogs with Hemangiosarcoma

Evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of Desmopressin in conjunction with chemotherapy in canine hemangiosarcoma. 

Tooth Extractions in Dogs

Evaluation of osteoconductive or osteoinductive materials in bone formation of tooth extraction sites.

Novel Therapeutic for the Treatment of Canine Seizures

Clinical study evaluating the ability of intravenous fosphenytoin to treat canine status epilepticus (seizures).

Study of Lyme Nephritis and Protein-losing Enteropathy/Nephropathy in Dogs

Data collecting study for dogs with Lyme nephritis or protein-losing enteropathy

New Treatment for Dogs with Carcinomas, Sarcomas, or Lymphoma.

Evaluation of a novel therapeutic that is believed to allow chemotherapy to target tumor cells more efficiently

Tooth Resorption in Dogs

Study characterizing tooth resorption and the factors that contribute to it

Imaging Primary Lung Tumors During Surgery

Clinical study to help improve the detection of surgical margins in dogs with primary lung tumors.

Comparison of Three New Medications for Dogs with Lymphoma

Evaluation of three new medications for dogs with lymphoma.

Imaging Soft Tissue Sarcomas During Surgery

Clinical study to help improve detection of surgical margins during tumor removal.

Study of Protein-losing Enteropathy/Nephropathy, Addison’s disease and Renal Disease in Soft-coated Wheaten Terriers

Study recruiting both Wheaten Terriers and other breeds of dogs afflicted with inflammatory bowel disease, protein losing enteropathy, protein losing nephropathy, Addison’s disease or juvenile renal disease/dysplasia; as well as healthy Wheatens 14 years or older.

New Insulin Combination for Dogs with Well-Regulated Diabetes

Study investigating Lispro insulin to be used in combination with traditional NPH insulin

  
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Trials for Cats

Cats with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Treatment of Feline Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Lispro Insulin

Developing the Feline Brief Pain Inventory

The purpose of this study is to develop a questionnaire to allow owner assessment of chronic pain due to arthritis in cats. 

Weight Loss in Cats with Cancer

Study evaluating body weight, muscle mass and inflammatory markers in cats with cancer.

Clinical Trial for Cats with FIV

Safety & efficacy study evaluating a novel therapeutic and its ability to boost natural antiviral responses.

Vitamin B12 in Cats with Lymphoma

Measuring Vitamin B12 and MMA levels in Cats Diagnosed with Lymphoma

  
 
 
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