Clinical trials: Radiofrequency Ablation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
TactiCath Contact Force Ablation Catheter Study for Atrial Fibrillation
The TOCCASTAR Study will assess the safety and effectiveness of a contact force sensing catheter used for ablation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- TOCCASTAR (NCT01278953)
- Testing
- Catheter ablation to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Venous Reflux
VenaSeal Spectrum: Global Post-Market Randomized Controlled Trial
Global, Post-Market, Prospective, Multi-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial of the VenaSeal™ Closure System vs. Surgical Stripping or Endothermal Ablation (ETA) for the Treatment of Early and Advanced Stage Superficial Venous…
- Trial name
- NCT03820947
- Testing
- VenaSeal™ System, Endothermal Ablation (ETA), Surgical Stripping
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 506 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Endovascular
Atrial Fibrillation
Effects of Fish Oil on Post Ablation Arrhythmias
To determine if peri-operative treatment with omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a decrease in the incidence of early recurrences of atrial arrhythmias (within 30 days) and an improvement in probability of long-term…
- Trial name
- NCT00791089
- Testing
- LOVAZA Omega 3-acid ethyl esters, LOVAZA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Pancreatic Cancer, Unresectable Biliary-pancreatic Malignancies
Endoscopic Biliary Co-axial Stent Placement Plus/Minus Use of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Clearance of Occluded Self Expandable Metal Stents (SEMS) in Patients With Distal Biliary Obstruction From Unresectable Biliary-pancreatic Malignancies
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects good and/or bad of combining radiofrequency ablation with placement of a second stent, versus a second stent alone.
- Trial name
- NCT02340728
- Testing
- ERCP with SEMS plus radiofrequency ablation, ERCP with SEMS alone (standard of care)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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
ESOPHAGEAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
Radiofrequency Ablation for Patients With Esophageal Squamous Cell Neoplasia
Patients with MGIN, HGIN or flat-type early SCCA of the esophagus will be treated on 3 month intervals with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) until complete eradication (CR: no MGIN or worse in the biopsies) will be achieved.
- Trial name
- NCT02047305
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Covidien, GI Solutions
Lumbar Facet Syndrome
A Prospective Trial of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves Versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome
Chronic, non-neurogenic low back pain (CLBP) is a common condition that affects many individuals across their lives. The lumbar facet joint has been implicated as an important source of CLBP, with a prevalence of 15-45%.
- Trial name
- NCT03614793
- Testing
- Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma
Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With Radiofrequency Ablation
Investigators intend to evaluate the efficiency of Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy to treat papillary thyroid carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT04129411
- Testing
- RFA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Atrial Fibrillation
Postmarket Evaluation of the Phased Radio Frequency Ablation System (GOLD AF Registry)
Prospective, multi-center, single-arm, non-interventional and open-label registry. The purpose of the registry is to document use of Phased Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) (hereafter "Phased RFA") System in a real world patient…
- Trial name
- NCT02433613
- Where
- 41 sites in France, Georgia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 1,071 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Prostate Cancer
Focal Prostate Radio-Frequency Ablation
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of focal (targeted) Radio-Frequency Ablation (RFA) in men with low or intermediate-risk, clinically localized prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02328807
- Testing
- Radio-Frequency Ablation (RFA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Heptocellular Cancer, Biliary Tract Neoplasms
Tremelimumab With Chemoembolization or Ablation for Liver Cancer
Background: Tremelimumab is a cancer treatment drug that helps the immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells. Researchers want to see if it can be used to treat advanced liver cancer.
- Conditions
- Heptocellular Cancer, Biliary Tract Neoplasms, Liver Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01853618
- Testing
- Tremelimumab, RFA, TACE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Obesity
Use of Radiofrequency Ablation for RGB Salvage
The present study will assess the feasibility of using endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat the gastric pouch and stoma with the intent to cause tissue contraction and decreased compliance after a failed Roux-en-Y…
- Trial name
- NCT01910688
- Testing
- RFA treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN), High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions (HSIL)
A Safety and Tolerability of Circumferential Anal Canal Radiofrequency Ablation For Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Assess the safety, feasibility, and patient tolerability of circumferential radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to the anal canal for patients with anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN).
- Trial name
- NCT02189161
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation (Barrx™)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
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.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Radiofrequency Ablation vs. Laser Ablation of the Incompetent Small Saphenous Vein
The aim of this study is to perform a randomized, prospective trial comparing the two current methods of treatment for chronic venous insufficiency related to the Small Saphenous Vein (SSV) to evaluate complications and outcomes…
- Trial name
- NCT02248740
- Testing
- Ablation of the incompetent small saphenous vein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Uterine Fibroids
Post Market Evaluation of Acessa With TAG
The purpose of this study is to test both user preference and speed of targeting with the use of the Acessa System with Targeting Animation Guidance (TAG).
- Trial name
- TAG (NCT01842789)
- Testing
- Acessa Procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acessa Health, Inc.
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Hemodynamics Measurement in Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
This study will occur in patients undergoing routine cardiac ablation of his/her arrhythmia with planned use of an irrigated ablation catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT04227119
- Testing
- Irrigated ablation catheter, Balloon tipped PA catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Atrial Fibrillation
Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation of the Multi-Electrode Radiofrequency Balloon Catheter for the Treatment of Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The primary objective of this clinical investigation is to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the Multi-Electrode RF Balloon catheter for the treatment of drug refractory symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- STELLAR (NCT03683030)
- Testing
- Multi-Electrode RF Balloon Catheter
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, China and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 397 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Atrial Fibrillation
Dual Epicardial Endocardial Persistent Atrial Fibrillation(AF) Study (Staged DEEP)
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and technical feasibility of treating subjects with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation in a minimally invasive thoracoscopic ablation…
- Trial name
- Staged DEEP (NCT01661205)
- Testing
- Ablation procedure staged catheter ablation
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Atrial Fibrillation
Safety and Effectiveness of STSF Catheter Evaluated for Treating Symptomatic Persistent Atrial Fibrillation (PsAF)
This is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized clinical evaluation utilizing the THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF catheter compared to a predetermined performance goal.
- Trial name
- PRECEPT (NCT02817776)
- Testing
- THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF catheter
- Volunteers
- 381 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.