Canine & Feline Cancer

Clinical Trials for Skin Tumors

Skin tumors are among the most common tumors in dogs and cats, encompassing a wide range of benign and malignant growths including mast cell tumors, fibrosarcomas, and squamous cell carcinomas. Early detection and accurate histological grading are critical for determining the appropriate treatment course. Clinical trials at veterinary universities are investigating immunotherapy, targeted treatments, and new surgical approaches through funded research programs.

11 active trials currently enrolling

11ACTIVE TRIALS
ENROLLING (11)
11
Active trials enrolling
5
States with open trials
MO, WI, CO & 2 more
$
Fully & partially funded options available
Many trials cover all treatment costs

Trials available at institutions in:

MOWICOKSOH

Understanding Skin Tumor in Pets

Skin tumors are among the most common growths in dogs and cats, ranging from benign to highly aggressive. Accurate diagnosis through biopsy is key to determining the right treatment course.

Who it tends to affect

  • Typical size: Affects both dogs and cats
  • Typical age: Can appear at any age, though malignant types are more common in older animals

Can my pet join — does breed matter?

Eligibility varies by study and depends on the specific tumor type, grade, and whether it has spread. Both dogs and cats are generally welcome based on their specific diagnosis.

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 Skin Tumor Trials Are Running

Active research locations are spread across the country. Current coverage by region:

9
Midwest
2
Mountain

States with active sites include: MO, WI, CO, KS, OH. We expand the search to nearby states when there's no local match.

What Skin Tumor Trials Typically Cost

Many trials cover part or all of treatment costs. Of the 11 trials we're currently tracking for skin tumor:

7
Cover most or all costs
2
Partially funded
2
Owner-funded

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 Skin Tumor Research Is Focused On

Current studies for skin tumor are exploring approaches like:

  • Immunotherapy for specific skin tumor types
  • Targeted therapy
  • New surgical and local treatment approaches
  • Radiation protocols

How it works

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

Find trials for my pet with Skin Tumor now

Our matching service screens all 11 active Skin Tumor 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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Our free matching service screens 147 active trials at 25 accredited veterinary universities. Submit once, get matched to every relevant trial.

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