Clinical trials: Ablation
Prostate Cancer
Cabozantinib and Androgen Ablation in Patients With Androgen-Dependent Metastatic Prostate Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is learn if adding cabozantinib (also known as XL184) to hormonal therapy can help to control prostate cancer. The safety of this drug will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT01630590
- Testing
- Cabozantinib, Androgen Ablation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Chronic Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation
Curing Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure
Heart failure is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle weakens and no longer contracts normally. Half of these patients have an irregularity of heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AF).
- Trial name
- NCT00292162
- Testing
- radiofrequency ablation, ACE inhibitor - ramipril, enalapril, captopril, perindopril, lisinopril, Beta Blocker (BB) - metoprolol, bisoprolol, carvedilol
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Barrett Esophagus
HALO Patient Registry: Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus
The HALO Patient Registry is a prospective/retrospective, multi-center patient registry. It provides a framework for treatment and follow-up of patients with Barrett's esophagus (non-dysplastic IM, LGD and HGD).
- Trial name
- NCT00848237
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation (HALO Ablation Systems)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,521 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Rainbow Extension Study
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long term efficacy and safety of intravitreal ranibizumab compared with laser ablation therapy in patients who were treated for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in the core study…
- Trial name
- RainbowExt (NCT02640664)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Austria and 22 more
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Using Non-Fluoroscopic Imaging Devices to Decrease Radiation Exposure During Ablation of Supraventricular Tachycardia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the additional use of non-fluoroscopic imaging modalities can decrease the use of radiation exposure during standard ablation procedures for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in…
- Trial name
- NCT00979303
- Testing
- Intracardiac echocardiography and 3D navigational system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Retinopathy of Prematurity
RAINBOW Study: RAnibizumab Compared With Laser Therapy for the Treatment of INfants BOrn Prematurely With Retinopathy of Prematurity
The purpose of this study was to determine if intravitreal ranibizumab is superior to laser ablation therapy in the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
- Trial name
- RAINBOW (NCT02375971)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Laser therapy
- Where
- 86 sites in United States, Austria and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Prostate Cancer
Hormonal Ablation, Imatinib Mesylate and Docetaxel for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Primary Objective: 1. To evaluate the pathological complete response rate to neoadjuvant hormonal ablation, Imatinib and Docetaxel (HID) in high-risk localized prostate cancer. Secondary Objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00500110
- Testing
- Docetaxel, Imatinib Mesylate, Leuprolide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Ventricular Arrythmia
Intramural Needle Ablation for the Treatment of Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias
This study will examine the safety and efficacy of intramural needle ablation (INA) in the treatment of intramural ventricular arrhythmias in patients for whom standard RF ablation has been unsuccessful.
- Trial name
- NCT03204981
- Testing
- Intramural Needle Ablation, Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Vivek Reddy
Tachycardia, Ventricular
Ablation Targets of Scar-related Ventricular Tachycardia Identified by Dynamic Functional Substrate Mapping
This study aims at comparing the recurrence rates of ventricular tachycardia ablated after being mapped by 2 different techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT05086510
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Cognitive Change
PatiEnt Neuropsychological outcomeS After laseR Ablation
PatiEnt Neuropsychological outcomeS After laseR ablation
- Trial name
- PENSAR (NCT05075850)
- Testing
- Neuroblate System
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Monteris Medical
Atrial Fibrillation
Left Atrial Mechanical Function Improvement After Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation
The objective of the study was to estimate the efficacy of telmisartan and amlodipine combination on the restoration of left atrial mechanical function after atrial fibrillation catheter ablation.
- Trial name
- NCT02734355
- Testing
- Telmisartan 80 mg and amlodipine 5 mg
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Research Institute for Complex Problems of Cardiovascular Diseases, Russia
Chronic Low Back Pain
Five-Plus Year Follow-Up of SMART Randomized Controlled Trial
The objective of this study is to evaluate long-term ongoing effectiveness of the Intracept Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System for the treatment of chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT03997825)
- Testing
- Basivertebral Nerve (BVN) Ablation
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor
Laser Ablation of Abnormal Neurological Tissue Using Robotic NeuroBlate System
The NeuroBlate® System (NBS) is a minimally invasive robotic laser thermotherapy tool that is being manufactured by Monteris Medical.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor, Epileptic/Seizure Foci, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- LAANTERN (NCT02392078)
- Testing
- NeuroBlate System
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,153 people
- Sponsor
- Monteris Medical
Pain, Chronic
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation Prospective Outcomes Study
The objective of this study is to compile real-world outcomes of Boston Scientific commercially approved radiofrequency (RF) ablation systems in the treatment of patients diagnosed with pain
- Trial name
- RAPID (NCT04673032)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Thyroid Cancer, Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Effect of Lithium Carbonate on Low-Dose Radioiodine Therapy in Early Thyroid Cancer
This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of using lithium, which has been used to enhance the effectiveness of high-dose 131I, with a single low dose (30 mCi) of 131I for thyroid ablation in patients with recently…
- Trial name
- NCT00251316
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Using MRI-Guided Laser Heat Ablation to Induce Disruption of the Peritumoral Blood Brain Barrier to Enhance Delivery and Efficacy of Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors
By employing a combination of advanced MRI techniques and correlative serum biomarkers of blood brain barrier (BBB) disruption, the investigators plan to develop a powerful, first of its kind clinical algorithm in pediatrics…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02372409
- Testing
- MRI-guided laser ablation, Doxorubicin, Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Leukemia, Lymphoma
A Phase II Study of Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation
This study is designed to determine whether Umbilical Cord Transplantation (UCB) can be substituted for adult bone marrow cells in the standard stem cell transplant regimens used at this hospital for subjects who do not have stem…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Aplastic Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT00676806
- Testing
- Umbilical Cord Blood After Myeloablative Conditioning, Umbilical Cord Blood After Reduced-Intensity Conditioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Arrhythmia
Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation
The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term effects of catheter ablation procedures performed at the OU Medical Center.
- Trial name
- NCT00584558
- Testing
- Catheter Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,420 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Metastatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Hormone Ablation Therapy, Doxorubicin, and Zoledronate With or Without Strontium 89 in Treating Patients With Androgen-Dependent Prostate Cancer and Bone Metastases
RATIONALE: Androgens can stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells. Drugs such as goserelin and leuprolide may fight prostate cancer by stopping the adrenal glands from producing androgens.
- Trial name
- NCT00081159
- Testing
- Doxorubicin hydrochloride, Goserelin acetate, Leuprolide acetate
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center