Clinical trials: Ablation Therapy
Uterine Fibroids, Uterine Leiomyomata
Pilot Study of MRI-Guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are a common cause of heavy uterine bleeding and pain in reproductive aged women and are the most common cause of hysterectomy in the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT00837161
- Testing
- Philips MR guided HIFU system
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Healthcare
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 Low Back Pain
CLBP Single-Arm Long-Term Follow-up Study
This is a prospective, noninterventional, observational post market data collection of long-term effectiveness and satisfaction outcomes for "A Prospective, Open-Label, Single-Arm Study of Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT05207813
- Testing
- Intracept Procedure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Feasibility Study of the FARAPULSE™ Cardiac Ablation System Plus in the Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation(PersAFOne II)
The objective of this safety and feasibility study is to assess whether the endocardial creation of electrically nonconductive lesions via PEF catheter ablation applied using the FARAPULSE Cardiac Ablation System Plus is a…
- Trial name
- PersAFOne II (NCT05152966)
- Testing
- Ablation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Modified Ablation Guided by Ibutilide Use in Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
Procedures for ablation of persistent or long lasting atrial fibrillation are frequently long and require extensive ablation. Some electrophysiologists administer the drug ibutilide during these procedures to help organize the…
- Trial name
- MAGIC-AF (NCT01014741)
- Testing
- Ibutilide
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Vivek Reddy
Atrial Fibrillation
A Study of the Effectiveness of Anti-Arrhythmic Medications After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
The purpose of this study is to examine the overall effectiveness of anti-arrhythmic medicines (to control heart rhythm) prescribed after an ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT00408200
- Testing
- propafenone; flecainide; sotalol; dofetilide, Radiofrequency catheter ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
FIRM Ablation Versus Pulmonary Vein Isolation for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)
The study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, single-blind, randomized study to assess the safety and effectiveness of FIRM-guided radiofrequency (RF) ablation procedures for the treatment of symptomatic paroxysmal atrial…
- Trial name
- FIRMAP-AF (NCT02703454)
- Testing
- FIRM-guided RF ablation, Conventional RF ablation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
BPH, Prostate Hyperplasia
MRI Guided Transrectal Prostate Laser Ablation for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Over 100,000 BPH procedures are performed annually in the US. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of performing MRI guided transrectal laser ablation using a 980 nm laser (VisualaseTM by Medtronic, Inc., a…
- Conditions
- BPH, Prostate Hyperplasia, Urinary Frequency/Urgency
- Trial name
- NCT03131544
- Testing
- MRI Guided Transrectal Periuretheral Transitional Zone Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prostate Laser Center, PLLC
Prostate Cancer
An Extension Study Evaluating the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Degarelix One-Month Depots in Prostate Cancer
This was an extension study for the study FE200486 CS12 (NCT00819156). Each participant was to be treated until he was discontinued or withdrawn from the study, or a marketing authorization for degarelix had been obtained.
- Trial name
- NCT00215683
- Testing
- Degarelix
- Where
- 34 sites in Belgium, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
BPH With Urinary Obstruction, BPH
Minimally Invasive Prostatic Vapor Ablation for the Treatment of BPH in Large Prostates (Rezūm XL)
Prospective, multicenter, single arm clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety of the Rezūm System in treating subjects with symptomatic BPH for prostate sizes >80cm3 and ≤150 cm3.
- Conditions
- BPH With Urinary Obstruction, BPH, BPH With Urinary Obstruction With Other Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
- Trial name
- Rezūm XL (NCT03605745)
- Testing
- Prostatic Vapor Ablation
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Liver Tumor, Liver Neoplasms
PET/CT-Assessment of Liver Tumor Ablation
In this research study, the investigators are evaluating whether ammonia PET scans or FDG PET perfusion scans are more useful in helping radiologists determine whether liver tumors were successfully destroyed by the heating or…
- Trial name
- NCT02018107
- Testing
- N-13 ammonia or F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose, PET scan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Ectopy Triggering Ganglionated Plexus Ablation to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder which can significantly affect a patient's quality of life and cause strokes.
- Trial name
- GANGLIA-AF (NCT02487654)
- Testing
- Pulmonary vein isolation, Ganglionated plexus ablation
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Atrial Fibrillation
The Automated Calculation of AF Cycle Length and Complexity Using a Novel EP Recording System
Collect electrophysiological data during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures to assess the performance of a Signal Complexity Visualization algorithm designed to be integrated into the CathVision ECGenius® System.
- Trial name
- NCT05477602
- Testing
- Cardiac Ablation for the treatment of persistent Atrial Fibrillation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- CathVision ApS
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
Use of Dabigatran Etexilate to Prevent Stroke and Thromboembolism
The purpose of this study is to evaluate major adverse bleeding risks, and thromboembolic event rates post radiofrequency (RF) ablation.
- Trial name
- NCT01976507
- Testing
- dabigatran etexilate mesylate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Varicose Veins
Compression Therapy Following Endothermal Ablation
This study will be looking at the effect of compression therapy in patients having endovenous treatment for truncal incompetence of their varicose veins using either radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or endovenous laser therapy…
- Trial name
- COMETA (NCT02522845)
- Testing
- Class II Compression Stockings (no specific device used)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Metastatic Cancer, Pain
Morphine After Radiofrequency Ablation of Painful Bone Metastases in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Morphine may reduce pain in patients who have undergone radiofrequency ablation to remove bone metastases. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well morphine works after radiofrequency ablation of painful bone…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Cancer, Pain, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- MEDOR (NCT00712712)
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate, Questionnaire administration
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Prostate Cancer
Docetaxel, Androgen Ablation, and External-Beam Radiation Therapy in Patients With High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NRR (NCT00225420)
- Testing
- docetaxel, leuprolide acetate, radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Liver Neoplasms
Contrast Sonography for Evaluation of Liver Tumors Prior to Radiofrequency Ablation
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the Definity (perflutren lipid microsphere Injectable Suspension) ultrasound contrast agent in identifying small tumors (hepatomas \& metastases) within the liver.
- Trial name
- NCT00584402
- Testing
- perflutren lipid microspheres
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Advanced Image Guidance Utilized in Liver Surgery
Advanced Image Guidance for this study was used during laparoscopic microwave ablation surgery to help the surgeon accurately place the ablation needle into the tumor of patients diagnosed with liver cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01666145
- Testing
- Advanced Image Guidance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Dual Epicardial Endocardial Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Study
The purpose of this clinical investigation is to evaluate how safe a less invasive cardiac surgery is using the AtriCure Bipolar System combined with a catheter ablation procedure in treating AF, and how effective this combined…
- Trial name
- DEEP (NCT01246466)
- Testing
- Hybrid: AtriCure Bipolar System & EP ablation procedure
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.