UC Davis Veterinary Center For Clinical Trials-VCCT

Why, what cute ears you have! 🤭
Is VCCT team member Ena hearing👂🏽that you can scan the QR codes to learn more about (and sign up for) our currently enrolling clinical trials?

Every clinical trial starts with a patient and a family willing to make a difference. By participating in clinical research, pets help advance veterinary medicine while receiving access to innovative treatments and diagnostics that may benefit future generations of animals. ✨❤️

From studies for pets with specific medical conditions to opportunities for healthy control participants, we have a variety of trials looking for amazing patients and families to join us. 🐾🩺

Explore all of our active studies on StudyPages and see if there may be a trial that’s right for your pet! 🔗 https://studypages.com/ucdavisvet/studies/



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Brindle and white dog sitting on a concrete sidewalk next to a blue UC Davis Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials sign outdoors. The dog is facing the camera while wearing a collar and leash. Buildings and bicycle racks are visible in the background.

📢📢💛 SEEKING HEALTHY LABS

Copper associated liver disease is one of the most common liver diseases in dogs and Labrador retrievers are at risk. Copper associated liver disease is caused by too much copper build up in the liver. If this disease is not diagnosed or treated, it can cause a lot of liver damage and ultimately, liver failure.

The goal of this study is to use new technologies to better understand how to diagnose these diseases with blood tests and see how they differ from Labrador retrievers with autoimmune liver disease and healthy Labrador retrievers.

What happens in this study🩺
We will collect additional teaspoons of blood and small less than pea-sized samples of liver tissue to assess for liver disease and measure copper. We will then screen for genes and markers in the blood that could be used to help diagnose and treat Labrador retrievers with liver disease in the future.

We are enrolling healthy Labrador retrievers. If your Labrador is healthy and already undergoing a surgery such as a spay, neuter, or gastropexy, the liver sampling will be in addition to that and a portion or all costs of the surgery will be covered.

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Tan flyer with photo of yellow lab with tongue out looking towards the camera, flyer is advertising the search for healthy Labrador Retrievers for new clinical study

Shoutout to Mr. Copper & Ms. Kipper, kiddos from our very own team who were such lovely and helpful participants as healthy controls for our trials! ❤️ We are so very thankful and appreciative of all our participants and their families! 🐾🩺 Find out more about our trials here! 🔗 https://studypages.com/ucdavisvet/studies/

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Tan and black dog wearing a blue “I enrolled in a clinical trial!” bandana, sitting and facing the camera in a veterinary exam room.

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Small black and tan dog wearing a blue “I enrolled in a clinical trial!” bandana, lying on a gray blanket and looking toward the camera.

Meet Tug! 🐾 This cutie pie just enrolled in our Osteosarcoma clinical trial. Shortly after these photos were taken, Tug underwent amputation of his left front leg as part of his treatment plan. We are looking forward to supporting him in his recovery! ❤️‍🩹
Find out more about Tug’s trial here! 🔗 https://studypages.com/s/characterization-of-naturally-occurring-osteosarcoma-in-dogs-765697/?ref=gallery

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Photo 1: White and brindle dog sitting and looking toward the camera.

Photo 2: White and brindle dog standing during an exam while a veterinarian listens with a stethoscope.

Gabriela & Jasmine had a blast hosting for VCCT at the 2026 AggieVet conference! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table & got more information on the work our team does and the ongoing studies! 🩺💙


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Photo 1: Woman smiling sitting at table with blue tablecloth that reads UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Center for Clinical Trials with various informational papers and handouts on table
Photo 2: Woman smiling sitting at table with blue tablecloth that reads UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Center for Clinical Trials with various informational papers and handouts on table
Photo 3: Sign on table that reads Clinical Trials Save Lives with two bowls of wrapped candy and a magazine that shows a female doctor examining a white dog
Photo 4: Standing sign that reads Why Clinical Trials with various bullet points of information and a photo of a grey dog in a bandana, a tan dog with a bandana and a orange cat sitting

Meet Titus & Lola! 🐾
These two cuddle bugs are siblings enrolled in the FIC (Feline Interstitial Cystitis) trial. We are actively enrolling and looking forward to helping patients & their families manage this condition! 🐱💙

Find out more about the trial on StudyPages! 🔗 https://studypages.com/s/exploring-stress-reduction-strategies-for-cats-with-feline-interstitial-cystitis-fic-a-study-on-environmental-enrichment-therapy-and-biomarkers-446839/?ref=gallery

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Photo 1: Two grey cats laying down together intertwined on a bed overlooking a window to a grass area
Photo 2: Grey cat laying down on beige bedding
Photo 3: Grey tabby cat with green eyes looking forward laying on beige bedding
Photo 4: Teal photo of trial advertisement flyer about FIC with photo of orange & white cat walking out of grey litter box

Congratulations, Snoopy! 🐾

Snoopy recently completed our PDL1 immunotherapy clinical trial. He came in with metastatic cancer, and seeing him respond and do well after treatment is a moment our team won’t forget.

This outcome reflects years of research, collaboration, and care — and we’re deeply grateful to Snoopy and his family for trusting us with his care.

Read more about Snoopy’s trial here! https://ccah.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah-newsletter/spring-2026/cover-story 💙

Image description: Clinical photograph showing four adults and a beagle in a veterinary clinic setting. The dog is positioned on a clinic counter and appears calm and attentive. The adults, including veterinary clinicians and a clinical trials intern, are standing closely together around the dog, smiling and interacting in a positive, supportive manner. Veterinary equipment and animal housing cages are visible in the background, indicating a clinical treatment environment. The scene suggests the completion of a medical treatment visit or clinical trial milestone.

Congratulations to Zero! 🎉❤️
Zero is a 4-year-old Golden Retriever cutie diagnosed with Refractory Epilepsy who enrolled in our Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) clinical trial in November and officially graduated on May 18th! 🧠✨

He is the sweetest boy and loves making friends everywhere he goes — we absolutely loved being part of his care team and getting to watch him through his journey! Thank you to Zero and his family for being part of this important study. 🐾💛

🐾 Help Advance Canine Cancer Research at UC Davis! 🐾

We are currently seeking healthy senior dogs to participate as control patients in a clinical trial studying canine cutaneous lymphoma. This research aims to identify important genetic markers that may improve early diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and future care for dogs affected by this disease.

Eligible healthy dogs will visit the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for a single appointment. Participation includes compensation options such as a CBC/Chemistry panel, a $200 gift card, or a $200 VMTH credit.

📍 Looking for healthy dogs ages:
• 10 years
• 12 years 4 months
• 12 years 10 months
• 13 years

📞 Contact: (530) 754-1954
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://studypages.com/s/74I880



Image description: Flyer with a light blue background promoting a UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital clinical trial seeking healthy canine control participants for a study on canine cutaneous lymphoma. The flyer includes cartoon illustrations of dogs and paw prints throughout the design. Large blue text at the top reads “Seeking Healthy K9 Controls for Clinical Trial.” Informational sections describe the study purpose, eligibility requirements, participation details, compensation options, and contact information. Contact details listed include a phone number, email address, and study webpage link.

📢📢 We are searching for cats diagnosed with the dry form of FIP to enroll in an investigational drug therapy trial! 🐈🐱