Clinical trials: Radiofrequency Ablation
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Trial Comparing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy to Radiofrequency Ablation for Renal Cell Carcinoma
This study will assess whether Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) can provide comparable local control, with similar or improved toxicity rates compared to Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) when treating small renal cell…
- Trial name
- NCT02138578
- Testing
- SBRT, RFA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Barrett's Esophagus
Non-Endoscopic Surveillance for Barrett's Esophagus Following Ablative Therapy
Subjects presenting to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Hospitals for routine endoscopic surveillance examinations for current Barrett's Esophagus (BE) or after successful radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of…
- Trial name
- NCT02106910
- Testing
- Cytosponge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Cancer of the Breast
Pilot Study of Radiofrequency Ablation of Breast Cancer Lumpectomy Sites to Decrease Re-operation
In this protocol we combine two available and reliable treatments - lumpectomy and RFA. This combination method will provide for excision of the cancer as routinely accomplished and ablation of the cancer bed (lumpectomy site) to…
- Trial name
- eRFA (NCT00571987)
- Testing
- AngioDynamics (previously RITA Med,Inc) radiofrequency delivery system (consisting of a generator and Starburst XL probe)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Liver Cancer
Radiofrequency Ablation in Treating Patients With Liver Cancer and Cirrhosis
RATIONALE: Radiofrequency ablation uses a high-frequency, electric current to kill tumor cells. CT-, MRI-, or ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation may be an effective treatment for liver cancer and cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- ACRIN-6673 (NCT00132041)
- Testing
- radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- American College of Radiology Imaging Network
Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer
Endoscopic Bipolar Radiofrequency Probe (ENDOHPB) in the Management of Unresectable Bile Duct and Pancreatic Cancer
The purpose of this study is to assess safety and ability of the endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency ablation (RFA) probe (ENDOHPB) to produce an improvement in the management of cancer of the bile duct or the pancreatic duct.
- Trial name
- NCT01303159
- Testing
- Endoscopic bipolar radiofrequency probe (ENDOHPB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Venclose RF Ablation System for the Treatment of IPVs
A feasibility study conducted in patients with incompetent (i.e. refluxing) perforator veins were treated using the Venclose RF Ablation System.
- Trial name
- NCT04386785
- Testing
- Radiofrequency (RF) Thermal Ablation of Incompetent Perforator Veins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Venclose, Inc.
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Evaluation of the Phased Radio Frequency Ablation System
VICTORY AF is an IDE, prospective global, multi-center, single arm, controlled, unblinded, investigational clinical study. The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the risk of procedure and/or device related strokes in…
- Trial name
- VICTORY-AF (NCT01693120)
- Testing
- Medtronic Phased RF Ablation System
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Varicose Veins
COMFORT: A Multicenter, Open-label, Randomized, Crossover Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate pain the patient experienced following treatment of varicose veins with Varithena® compared to radiofrequency ablation.
- Trial name
- COMFORT (NCT02462720)
- Testing
- Varithena®, Radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Chronic Rhinitis
Effects of Radiofrequency Ablation of Posterior Nasal Nerves on Inflammatory Cytokines, Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow, and Nasal Blood Flow in Patients With Chronic Rhinitis
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) in chronic rhinitis (CR) patients by comparing patient reflective total nasal symptom score (rTNSS) and…
- Trial name
- NCT05648565
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cancer, Spinal Disease
Anderson Circulating Tumor Cell Burden (CTCB) Study
Phase 1 - Optimization Phase: Primary Objective: The primary objective of Phase 1 of this study is to determine the time point at which maximal Circulating Tumor Cell Burden (CTCB) occurs following standard vertebroplasty and…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Spinal Disease, Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00819832
- Testing
- Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty, Cavity SpineWand
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Hepatocellular Cancer
Sorafenib Therapy Prior to Radiofrequency Ablation for Intermediate Sized Hepatocellular Cancer
The purpose of this research study is to determine if sorafenib improves the effectiveness of a procedure called radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for the treatment of hepatocellular cancer (HCC).
- Trial name
- NCT00813293
- Testing
- Sorafenib, radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Liver Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Radiofrequency Ablation in Treating Patients With Unresectable Primary or Metastatic Liver Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that heats tumors to several degrees above body temperature and may kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Liver Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00019604
- Testing
- computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Heart Diseases
Transseptal Needle Versus Radiofrequency Energy for Left Atrial Access
This is a randomized controlled trial examining whether a mechanical needle versus a needle that uses radiofrequency energy is better at puncturing through a thin wall in the heart (called "transseptal puncture") as measured by…
- Trial name
- TRAVERSE-LA (NCT01209260)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency energy needle, Mechanical Needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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
Liver Cancer
Chemoembolization Versus Radioembolization in Treating Patients With Liver Cancer That Cannot Be Treated With Radiofrequency Ablation Or Surgery
RATIONALE: Chemoembolization kills tumor cells by blocking the blood flow to the tumor and keeping chemotherapy drugs near the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00956930
- Testing
- yttrium Y 90 glass microspheres, Doxorubicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Atrial Fibrillation
Concomitant Utilization of Radio Frequency Energy for Atrial Fibrillation (CURE-AF) Study
This investigation is a prospective, nonrandomized multicenter clinical trial evaluating the outcome of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) requiring concomitant open heart surgery plus the Cardioblate Surgical Ablation System…
- Trial name
- NCT00431834
- Testing
- Cardioblate System Surgical Ablation System, Surgical RF Ablation
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiovascular
Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) With Venous Reflux Disease
VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System Pivotal Study (VeClose)
The VeClose pivotal study was a controlled, randomized, prospective, multicenter, pivotal study in which patients with venous reflux in the great saphenous vein (GSV) were treated with either the VenaSeal closure system (VenaSeal…
- Trial name
- VeClose (NCT01807585)
- Testing
- VenaSeal SCS, ClosureFast Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Roll-in (VenaSeal SCS)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Endovascular
Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Pivotal Study Of A Dual Epicardial & Endocardial Procedure (DEEP) Approach
The objective of this study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of a dual epicardial and endocardial ablation procedure for patients presenting with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation or Longstanding Persistent Atrial…
- Trial name
- DEEP (NCT02393885)
- Testing
- AtriCure Bipolar System and AtriClip® PRO LAA Exclusion System, Endocardial Ablation
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Low Back Pain, Facet Joint Pain
Cryoneurolysis for Facet Mediated Chronic Low Back Pain
This is a single-center, randomized, pilot study in adult subjects with facet mediated CLBP. Thirty (30) subjects are planned for initial enrollment and will be randomized 1:1 to receive ioveraº medial branch cryoneurolysis or…
- Trial name
- NCT06016127
- Testing
- iovera system, Radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medical Pain Management Services, PLLC
Premature Ventricular Contractions, Congestive Heart Failure
Early Elimination of Premature Ventricular Contractions in Heart Failure
Premature ventricular contractions (PVC) are a very common irregular heart beat (arrhythmias) even in patients without heart disease. Frequent PVCs are thought to occur in about 1-4% of the general population.
- Trial name
- EVAC-HF (NCT01757067)
- Testing
- PVC ablation
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore