Ontario Veterinary College / Hospital for Sick Children
Specialty hospital / research center
1 current cancer treatment or research opportunity
About the Ontario Veterinary College research collaboration
The Ontario Veterinary College and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children share imaging and cancer expertise across veterinary and human medicine. Their joint work applies MRI-guided focused ultrasound to tumors without making a surgical incision.
OVC clinical trial →
Who the current listings are forDogs
Cancer types currently listedOsteosarcoma
Current options at Ontario Veterinary College / Hospital for Sick Children
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MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for canine limb osteosarcoma
Ontario Veterinary College / Hospital for Sick Children · Canada
Actively recruiting — listed on current OVC canine oncology trials page
What is being offered: Pilot treatment study for confirmed osteosarcoma of the distal radius with no evidence of metastasis. No previous surgery or radiation for the osteosarcoma. Prior chemotherapy and/or bisphosphonate treatment is evaluated case-by-case. Requires visits to SickKids in Toronto and OVC in Guelph.
Who may qualify: Confirmed cancer diagnosis required; Active tumor required; No metastasis; Appendicular location; Distal radius osa
May not qualify if: Prior local radiation; Prior target tumor surgery
Costs / coverage: 🟡 Partially funded. The study covers MRI(s), HIFU treatment, associated anesthesia, study biopsies and analyses.
Contact: OVC Clinical Trials — ovc.clinicaltrials@uoguelph.ca; official study contact form
Official study / enrollment information →
Before you contact the center
A listing here does not mean every pet will qualify. Enrollment can change, and the study team makes the final decision after reviewing your pet’s diagnosis, records and previous treatment.
Have the pathology report, recent imaging and treatment history ready. Ask whether a referral is required, which visits must happen in person and what the study pays for before making travel plans.
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