Treatment for canine hemangiosarcoma (HSA) of the spleen.
Study details.
Qualified patients in this fully-funded study (all diagnostics, treatment, and exams) will receive 4 doses of Paccal Vet® chemotherapy and will be monitored for up to 12 months following spleen removal.
Inclusion criteria:
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Dogs diagnosed with stage I or stage II splenic HSA, and some qualifying stage III
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Eligible to receive first dose of Paccal Vet therapy within 30 days of spleen removal
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Owner consent to enrollment in the study and ability to comply with the protocol visit schedule
Exclusion criteria:
- Dogs that have previously received chemotherapy
- Dogs that have an active systemic infection
- Any other disease state that requires medications prohibited by the study
- Dogs that are pregnant, lactating, or intended for breeding during the study period
- Dogs currently enrolled in another therapeutic clinical study
- No clinically significant abnormalities on lab work
- Known Multidrug Resistant 1 gene (MDR1) mutation (mut/wt or mut/mut)
- For any dog considered by the Investigator to be at high risk of carrying an MDR1 mutation (e.g. Standard Collie, Long-haired Whippet, or Australian Shepherd [standard and miniature]), MDR1 testing will be performed prior to enrollment. If an MDR1 mutation is detected, the patient will be excluded
- Any other reason which, according to the Investigator, would affect the safety of the dog or severely interfere with study procedures
Locations and contacts:
- Kirkland, WA: Kevin Choy, BVSc, DACVIM, at 425.823.9111
- Tacoma, WA: Sharon Shor, DVM, DACVIM, at 253.474.0791
Duration of study.
Patient participation will be up to 12 months. The study will be active until 2026.
Covered costs.
All study-related costs are covered by the sponsor.