Verified study links · July 2026

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9 studies to explore

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Oral cancer drug study

Oral squamous cell carcinoma

Cornell is studying trametinib, an oral medication, to understand why some canine oral squamous cell carcinomas respond while others do not.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Dogs evaluated at Cornell University Hospital for Animals with a confirmed oral squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Study support: Study visits, procedures, and medication are covered; dogs that complete the study may receive an additional care credit.
  • Where: Cornell University · Ithaca, New York
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A new drug for oral squamous cell carcinoma in dogs

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Internal medicineCatsEnrolling

Kidney-support diet study

Chronic kidney disease

This study compares commercial diets to learn whether highly digestible protein can help preserve muscle while meeting the needs of cats with early kidney disease.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Cats with IRIS Stage I or Stage II chronic kidney disease who can eat the assigned diet exclusively.
  • Study support: Study food is provided, with a hospital discount on study-related visits.
  • Where: Cornell University · Ithaca, New York
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Dietary trial for cats with chronic kidney disease

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NeurologyDogsEnrolling

Neurologic disease treatment study

Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO)

Penn Vet is comparing standard care with standard care plus ibrutinib for dogs with suspected inflammatory brain disease.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Dogs with MUO strongly suspected through MRI, bloodwork, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis who have not started treatment.
  • Study support: For eligible dogs, the study covers specified diagnostics, anesthesia, treatment, visits, and two MRI scans.
  • Where: Penn Vet · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Ibrutinib for suspected meningoencephalitis of unknown origin

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OncologyDogsEnrolling

Mammary tumor imaging study

Mammary tumors

Penn Vet is evaluating a topical near-infrared imaging agent designed to help identify residual tumor tissue during surgery.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Dogs with a mammary tumor larger than 3 cm, suspected carcinoma or adenocarcinoma, and no evidence of spread or major concurrent disease.
  • Study support: The study covers the consultation, surgical work-up, surgery, pathology, and immediate hospital recovery.
  • Where: Penn Vet · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Near-infrared imaging for canine mammary tumor surgery

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BehaviorDogsEnrolling

Veterinary visit stress study

Anxiety at veterinary visits

A double-blind, placebo-controlled Cornell study is measuring whether clonidine can reduce stress for dogs during veterinary appointments.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Dogs ages 1–10, weighing 5–40 kg, who meet the study's health and behavior criteria after a Cornell Behavior Service evaluation.
  • Study support: The screening visit and study costs are covered.
  • Where: Cornell University · Ithaca, New York
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Effects of clonidine on stress during veterinary visits

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Internal medicineDogsEnrolling

IMHA blood-clotting study

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)

Researchers are testing whether impaired clot breakdown contributes to dangerous blood clots in dogs with IMHA and could point toward better treatment.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Newly diagnosed dogs who have not received immunosuppressive medication or anticoagulants before enrollment.
  • Study support: Additional study tests are provided at no charge.
  • Where: Cornell University and partner sites · New York, Connecticut, Alabama, Minnesota
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Blood clot formation in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

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Pain & mobilityDogsCurrent listing

Chronic pain therapy study

Osteoarthritis and chronic knee pain

Cornell is evaluating radiofrequency approaches used in human pain care as a possible longer-lasting option for canine osteoarthritis pain.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Dogs with stifle (knee) pain that remains difficult to control with other treatments and who can be evaluated at Cornell.
  • Study support: The study page outlines the procedure and four follow-up mobility assessments.
  • Where: Cornell University · Ithaca, New York
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Radiofrequency therapy for chronic knee pain in dogs

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CardiologyDogsEnrolling

Pacemaker heart study

Slow heart rate requiring a pacemaker

This study measures the electrical properties of the sinus node during a clinically needed pacemaker procedure.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Dogs evaluated at Cornell with a slow heart rate that requires pacemaker implantation.
  • Study support: Participants receive a hospital discount and a study contribution toward pacemaker implantation, with no added participation costs.
  • Where: Cornell University · Ithaca, New York
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Sinus node electrophysiology in dogs receiving pacemakers

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Pain & mobilityDogsCurrent listing

Regenerative medicine field study

Musculoskeletal and neurologic disease

An FDA-listed field study is evaluating autologous or donor-derived canine stem cells for musculoskeletal and nervous system conditions.

Where research is focused

  • Eligibility: Eligibility and participating care arrangements are confirmed directly with the listed study contact.
  • Study support: The FDA listing provides the recruitment period, region, and investigator contact.
  • Where: FDA-listed field study · New York
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Stem cell therapy for canine musculoskeletal and neurologic disease

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Cornell veterinary clinical trials

Current companion-animal studies at Cornell in Ithaca, New York.

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Current studies from Penn Vet's Clinical Investigations Center.

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