Current Veterinary Clinical Trials PAIN IN THE JAW JOINT

[Pages:1]Current Veterinary Clinical Trials

PAIN IN THE JAW JOINT

Evaluating PET/CT as a New Diagnostic Tool in Dogs

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Dr. Boaz Arzi

CONTACT INFORMATION

Monica Calder, RVT mrcalder@ucdavis.edu

(530) 752 - 2470

Megan Loscar, RVT mrbadgley@ucdavis.edu

(530) 752 - 2470

vetmed.ucdavis.edu/clinicaltrials/

Background

? Dogs that present with the vague complaint of pain at the jaw joint region, for which an obvious cause is not observed, typically pose a diagnostic challenge because there are several disorders that can cause pain in that region. Therefore, it is necessary to find a diagnostic imaging modality that will better identify possible sources of pain.

? The purpose of this trial is to examine the yield of positron emission tomography (PET) combined with computed tomography (CT) as compared to conventional CT with and without contrast in the diagnosis of pain of unknown origin at the jaw joint region in dogs.

Participation Requirements

? Dogs exhibiting pain of unknown origin at the jaw joint area and that do not have an obvious clinical diagnosis (e.g., cancer, trauma)

? To determine eligibility, your dog will need to have a complete physical and oral exam as well as blood and urine analyses.

Procedures

? Your dog will receive the same diagnostic tests and care at the UC Davis VMTH that any other dog with pain of unknown origin at the jaw joint region.

? As part of the study, your dog will receive a PET scan, which involves the injection of two radioactive tracers, and a one-night hospital stay.

Owner Responsibilities

? Keep all scheduled appointments ? Cover costs of the initial examinations, any

blood and urine collection and analyses, hospitalization as well as any costs for medical treatment of any adverse events that occur during the study

Benefits

? The study will cover the anesthesia, CT and the PET scans.

? Participation in this trial will give your dog access to the most advanced imaging techniques to look for the source of pain.

VETERINARY MEDICINE Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials

Leading Veterinary Medicine, Addressing Societal Needs

April 2018

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