Clinical Trials for Canine Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer in dogs, most frequently affecting large and giant breeds. It is aggressive and typically requires amputation followed by chemotherapy. University research programs are actively developing new treatments including vaccines, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies through clinical trials that may cover all or most treatment costs.
42 active trials currently enrolling
Trials available at institutions in:
Understanding Osteosarcoma in Pets
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs, most often affecting the long bones of the legs. It is considered aggressive and typically spreads to other sites.
Who it tends to affect
- Typical size: Most commonly affects large and giant breeds, though it can occur in smaller dogs
- Typical age: Tends to affect middle-aged to older dogs; giant breeds may be diagnosed at younger ages
- Larger body size is a known risk factor — dogs over roughly 25 kg (55 lbs) are affected more often
Breeds it's seen in more often
Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Saint Bernards, Rottweilers, Greyhounds.
This is which breeds tend to develop osteosarcoma — not a list of who can join a trial. See eligibility below.
Can my pet join — does breed matter?
Trials often specify minimum weight or size thresholds. Eligibility is based on weight, tumor location, and diagnosis — not breed. Dogs of all breeds meeting those requirements are generally welcome.
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 Osteosarcoma Trials Are Running
Active research locations are spread across the country. Current coverage by region:
States with active sites include: CO, WI, MO, IL, IN, MA, MI, NC, FL, MN, VA, KS, PA, CA, OH. We expand the search to nearby states when there's no local match.
What Osteosarcoma Trials Typically Cost
Many trials cover part or all of treatment costs. Of the 42 trials we're currently tracking for osteosarcoma:
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 Osteosarcoma Research Is Focused On
Current studies for osteosarcoma are exploring approaches like:
- •Immunotherapy and cancer vaccine approaches
- •New chemotherapy combinations
- •Limb-sparing surgical techniques
- •Targeted molecular therapy
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 42 active Osteosarcoma trials against your pet’s specific profile — age, breed, stage, and location.
$7 to see your matches · $23 only if trials are found
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