Clinical Trials for Canine Mast Cell Tumors
Mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors in dogs, and can range from benign to highly aggressive. They are particularly common in Boxers, Boston Terriers, and Golden Retrievers. Clinical trials at veterinary universities are researching new drug combinations and targeted therapies that may be available at little to no cost through research programs.
10 active trials currently enrolling
Trials available at institutions in:
Understanding Mast Cell Tumor in Pets
Mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs and vary widely in behavior — from slow-growing and manageable to aggressive and fast-spreading. Tumor grading shapes the treatment approach.
Who it tends to affect
- Typical size: Can affect any size dog
- Typical age: Can appear at any age, but middle-aged to older dogs are most commonly affected
Breeds it's seen in more often
Boxers, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers.
This is which breeds tend to develop mast cell tumor — not a list of who can join a trial. See eligibility below.
Can my pet join — does breed matter?
Trials typically enroll based on tumor grade, whether surgery has already been performed, and overall health. Most are open to all breeds.
Most trials are open to all breeds and set requirements by size, weight, age, and diagnosis instead. Our matching service checks your pet's specific details against each study's actual requirements.
Where Mast Cell Tumor Trials Are Running
Active research locations are spread across the country. Current coverage by region:
States with active sites include: MO, WI, MI, KS, OH, IN, FL. We expand the search to nearby states when there's no local match.
What Mast Cell Tumor Trials Typically Cost
Many trials cover part or all of treatment costs. Of the 10 trials we're currently tracking for mast cell tumor:
The trials themselves are run by research institutions — we don't charge for them. Funding status changes as studies open and close, so we confirm current coverage when we match your pet.
What Mast Cell Tumor Research Is Focused On
Current studies for mast cell tumor are exploring approaches like:
- •Tyrosine kinase inhibitors and targeted drug therapy
- •Immunotherapy approaches
- •New protocols after surgical removal
- •Radiation for inoperable or recurrent cases
How it works
Tell us about your pet
Share the diagnosis, your pet's age and size, and your location. It takes a few minutes — no account needed.
We research current trials
We check open studies against your pet's actual eligibility — diagnosis, stage, location, and prior treatment. Most matches come back in 2–3 days.
You get your matches
A personalized list of trials your pet may qualify for, with locations, funding status, and exactly how to enroll.
The trials themselves are free and run by research institutions. Our fee covers the research and eligibility matching — and if we don't find any matches for your pet, you don't pay.
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Our matching service screens all 10 active Mast Cell Tumor trials against your pet’s specific profile — age, breed, stage, and location.
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