Clinical trials: Radiofrequency Ablation
Barrett's Esophagus
Optical Frequency Domain Imaging (OFDI) Assessment in Radiofrequency Ablation
The goal of this research is to conduct a pilot clinical study to evaluate the potential use of esophageal Optical Frequency Domain Imaging (OFDI) for assessing the success and degree of injury associated with therapeutic…
- Trial name
- OFDI (NCT01439594)
- Testing
- MGH OFDI Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Adrenal Tumors
Changes in Adrenal Hormones During Adrenal Radiofrequency Ablation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in adrenal hormones during adrenal radiofrequency (RF) ablation.
- Trial name
- NCT00997594
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Mie University
Heart Diseases, Arrhythmia
NAVISTAR® THERMOCOOL® Catheter for the Radiofrequency Ablation of Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
This trial compares the safety and effectiveness of catheter ablation for PAF with antiarrhythmic drug therapy. The investigational catheter being studied is the NAVISTAR® THERMOCOOL® irrigated-tip catheter.
- Conditions
- Heart Diseases, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation
- Trial name
- Afib IDE (NCT00116428)
- Testing
- NAVISTAR® THERMOCOOL® Catheter, Antiarrhythmic drug
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Brazil and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Cooled Radiofrequency vs. Hyaluronic Acid to Manage Knee Pain
This is a prospective, randomized, multicenter comparison study examining the outcomes of subjects with osteoarthritis and knee pain undergoing a procedure to create a radiofrequency lesion of the genicular nerves with the Cooled…
- Trial name
- NCT03381248
- Testing
- Cooled Radiofrequency, Hyaluronic Acid Injection, Crossover from Hyaluronic Acid Injection to Cooled Radiofrequency
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- Avanos Medical
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Radiofrequency Ablation vs Laser Ablation of the Incompetent Greater 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, in an effort to evaluate complications and outcomes for each method, and…
- Trial name
- NCT02236338
- Testing
- Ablation of the Incompetent Greater Saphenous Vein, ClosureFAST radiofrequency catheter, EVLT 980nm diode laser system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Post-Market Randomized Trial: Endoscopically- Guided Ablation vs. Radiofrequency Ablation
To compare the safety and chronic Pulmonary Vein isolation of 2 ablation types. 1. visually guided ablation (VGA) using the EAS-AC and 2. radiofrequency ablation
- Trial name
- En-GARDE (NCT01057394)
- Testing
- Endoscopically guided PVI Ablation, RF PVI Ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, Italy
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- CardioFocus
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
PET Scan and CT Scan in Evaluating Response in Patients Undergoing Radiofrequency Ablation for Lung Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiofrequency ablation uses a high-frequency, electric current to kill tumor cells. Diagnostic procedures, such as PET scan and CT scan, may help doctors measure the patient's response to treatment.
- Trial name
- TEPARF (NCT00382252)
- Testing
- computed tomography, positron emission tomography, radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Pain
Real-World Outcomes Study on Subjects Treated With Radiofrequency Ablation
ROSTRA is an international, prospective, non-randomized, single-arm, multi-center, and post-market study to collect real-world safety and effectiveness data on Abbott's IonicRF™Generator and compatible RFA accessories.
- Trial name
- ROSTRA (NCT04873817)
- Testing
- IonicRF Generator and compatible accessories
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)
Clinical Evaluation of the Blazer Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of this study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Blazer Open-Irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheter for the treatment of drug refractory, recurrent, symptomatic, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- ZERO-AF (NCT01687166)
- Testing
- Blazer Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter (Boston Scientific), FDA Approved Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 398 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
CONVERGE - Epi/Endo Ablation For Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation(AF)
This is a multi-center, open label, randomized pivotal study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the EPi-Sense-AF Guided Coagulation System for the treatment of persistent AF patients, refractory or intolerant to at least one…
- Trial name
- CONVERGE (NCT01984346)
- Testing
- AtriCure EPi-Sense-AF Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax, Endocardial RF Catheter ablation using Open Irrigated-tip RF Abaltion Catheter with unidirectional or bidirectional steering
- Where
- 27 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Barrett Esophagus
Micro-Layer Ablation of Barrett's Metaplasia- A Two-Phase, Multi-Center Trial - Extension of Follow-up to 5 Years
This study was conducted in 2 serial phases (dosimetry phase and effectiveness phase) to evaluate a balloon-based ablation device (HALO360) that delivers a pre-set amount of energy density (J/cm2) to barrett's tissue.
- Trial name
- AIM (NCT00489268)
- Testing
- HALO Ablation System
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Covidien, GI Solutions
Ventricular Tachycardia
Intramural Needle Ablation for Ablation of Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia
The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of a new device called an Intramural Needle Ablation Catheter (INA catheter).
- Trial name
- NCT01791543
- Testing
- Intramural Needle Ablation Catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- William Stevenson
Ventricular Tachycardia
Percutaneous Hemodynamic Support With Impella 2.5 During Scar-related Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Impella 2.5 Circulatory Support System for use during mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia in the setting of Ventricular dysfunction.
- Trial name
- PERMIT1 (NCT01294267)
- Testing
- Circulatory Support System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Vivek Reddy
Atrial Fibrillation
SMART China, A Multi-center Clinical Registry Study
This is a prospective effectiveness and safety assessment of the study device during radiofrequency (RF) ablation treatment of patients with drug refractory symptomatic atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT02485925
- Testing
- THERMOCOOL® SMARTTOUCH™
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Lung Cancer
Radiofrequency Ablation and External-Beam Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Radiofrequency ablation uses a high-frequency electric current to kill tumor cells. External-beam radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00499447
- Testing
- radiofrequency ablation, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Colorectal Cancer
Treatment of Unresectable Colorectal Metastases by Radiofrequency Ablation Combined or Not With Resection, With or Without Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.
The hypothesis is that radiofrequency ablation combined or not with resection may allow a local control (the liver) in patients suffering from unresectable colorectal liver metastases.
- Trial name
- ARF2003 (NCT00210106)
- Testing
- Ablathermy
- Where
- 12 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Atrial Flutter
Isthmus Ablation With Gold Electrode for Treatment of Atrial Flutter (AURUM 8)
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the advantage of using a gold alloy tip electrode over a platinum/iridium alloy tip electrode in ablation of the cavotricuspid isthmus in patients with atrial flutter.
- Trial name
- NCT00326001
- Testing
- Gold tip catheter, Platinum-iridium tip catheter
- Where
- 28 sites in Czechia, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 463 people
- Sponsor
- Biotronik SE & Co. KG
Obstruction of Biliary Tree, Biliary Tract Cancer
Endoscopic Therapy of Malignant Bile Duct Strictures
Patients with malignant bile duct stenosis have poor prognosis and most of the patients are not good candidate for surgery at the time of diagnosis. Placement of the stent is the palliative care for these patients.
- Conditions
- Obstruction of Biliary Tree, Biliary Tract Cancer, Biliary Tract Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT01543607
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation catheter (Habib EndoHBP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Sacroiliac Joint Complex, Low Back Pain
Conventional vs Bipolar SIJ RFA for Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Specific Aims The sacroiliac joint complex (SIJC) is a diathrodial, synovial joint and posterior ligamentous network that receives both anterior innervation from the lumbosacral plexus as well as posterior sensory innervation via…
- Trial name
- NCT05409443
- Testing
- Nimbus Sacroiliac Joint Radiofrequency Ablation (N-SIJRFA), Conventional Sacroiliac Joint Radiofrequency Ablation (C-SIJRFA)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Atrial Fibrillation
SMART-SF Radiofrequency Ablation Safety Study
This is a prospective safety assessment of the study device during radiofrequency (RF) ablation treatment of patients with drug refractory symptomatic atrial fibrillation (SMART-SF).
- Trial name
- NCT02359890
- Testing
- THERMOCOOL® SMARTTOUCH® (RF ablation treatment)
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.