Dear Dog Lover:

One of the greatest challenges for the researchers working to prevent, treat and cure canine disease is recruiting participation in research projects.  There is a research study happening in your region. 

Use of a Platelet Rich Plasma-Collagen Scaffold to Stimulate Healing of Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs

The Small Animal Orthopaedic Service at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine is looking for medium to large breed dogs with unilateral non-contact cruciate rupture to participate in a trial evaluating a regenerative medicine treatment with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a preventative treatment for early disease and stable partial cruciate rupture. At the time of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) treatment of the knee with cruciate rupture, the contralateral second knee with stable partial cruciate rupture will be treated with PRP. It is anticipated that this treatment will reduce joint inflammation and promote healing of the cruciate ligament complex.

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Also, view the complete list of studies needing participation* for other opportunities to help.  Each study has unique requirements, so please contact the laboratory listed if you have questions about a specific project.

And don't forget that samples are always being accepted by the Canine Health Information Center DNA Repository and the Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics Consortium.

From all of us at the AKC Canine Health Foundation, thank you for considering participating in research!  

*The AKC Canine Health Foundation ensures studies are Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approved and provide standard informed owner consent information before publicizing requests for participation. Not all projects listed are funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the inclusion of information about studies does not necessarily imply a recommendation for participation. This list is provided as a service to dog owners and breeders.