Clinical trials: Ablation Therapy
Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure
Catheter Ablation Versus Medical Treatment of AF in Heart Failure
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AF) often coexist, and each increases the morbidity and mortality associated with the other.
- Trial name
- CAMTAF (NCT01411371)
- Testing
- Catheter ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation, Medical treatment alone
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Trial Comparing PLA to HIGRT (PROVE-HCC)
This phase II, randomized trial compare Quality of Life for patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) who are not surgical candidates or decline surgery and are treated with Percutaneous Local Ablation (PLA) or…
- Trial name
- PROVE-HCC (NCT03402607)
- Testing
- Percutaneous Local Ablation, Hypofractionated Image Guided Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular, Liver Metastases
Study to Evaluate VORTX Rx (Theresa)
Multi-center, Open-labeled, Non-randomized Study to Evaluate the Acute Technical Performance and Safety Profile of the VORTX Rx® for Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors
- Trial name
- Theresa (NCT03741088)
- Testing
- VORTX Rx treatment
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- HistoSonics, Inc.
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
Menorrhagia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Minitouch Endometrial Ablation System Treatment for Menorrhagia: An Evaluation of Safety & Effectiveness
The EASE Clinical Trial is prospective, multi-center, single-arm (open-label), non-randomized, clinical trial to evaluate the Minitouch Endometrial Ablation System ("Minitouch System") in premenopausal women with menorrhagia.
- Conditions
- Menorrhagia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Heavy Uterine Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT04267562
- Testing
- Minitouch System
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MicroCube, LLC
Atrial Fibrillation
ABLATOR Ablation Observational Registry
The purpose of this registry is to assess the performance and clinical effectiveness of a combination of SJM mapping and ablation products in the treatment of subjects with atrial fibrillation (AF).
- Trial name
- ABLATOR (NCT02344173)
- Where
- 62 sites in Austria, Belgium and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 2,035 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
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 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
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
IMPULSE: A Safety and Feasibility Study of the IOWA Approach Endocardial Ablation System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
IMPULSE is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center, safety and feasibility study evaluating the IOWA Approach Endocardial Ablation System (FARAPULSE, Inc.) for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT03700385
- Testing
- IOWA Approach Endocardial Ablation System
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Pain, Patient Satisfaction
Effect of VR on Pain and Patient Satisfaction in Adults Receiving GNRFA
The study team aims to investigate whether implementing virtual reality therapy (VRT) during Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GNRFA) procedure will provide better alleviation of procedural pain and augmented satisfaction…
- Trial name
- NCT05468398
- Testing
- Soothe VR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Prostate Cancer
A Comparative Study of Degarelix Three-month Depot in Three Different Dosing Regimens in Patients With Prostate Cancer
The rationale of the study was to evaluate different degarelix dosing regimens for a three-month interval that was to produce and maintain castration in prostate cancer patients through immediate and prolonged testosterone…
- Trial name
- NCT00116753
- Testing
- Degarelix
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 460 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Substrate Targeted Ablation Using the FlexAbility™ Ablation Catheter System for the Reduction of Ventricular Tachycardia
To demonstrate that scar-based ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation using the FlexAbility™ ablation catheter system results in a superior clinical outcome compared to routine drug therapy in subjects with documented Monomorphic…
- Trial name
- STAR-VT (NCT02130765)
- Testing
- Cardiac catheter ablation with ICD/CRT-D
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Atrial Flutter
Clinical Evaluation of the Blazer® Open-Irrigated Catheter for Treatment of Type 1 Atrial Flutter
The purpose of the BLOCk-CTI study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Blazer® Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter for the treatment of sustained or recurrent type 1 atrial flutter.
- Trial name
- BLOCk-CTI (NCT01253200)
- Testing
- Blazer® Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter, Control Catheter
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
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
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The FARAPULSE PersAFOne III Trial for the Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
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 Pulsed Field Ablation System Plus-PersAF…
- Trial name
- CS1543 (NCT05272852)
- Testing
- FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System Plus
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Pulp Necroses
Histopathological Evaluation of the Periodontal Ligament Subjected to Laser Ablation.
Laser Ablation therapy (LA) using an 810nm diode laser and Indocyanine Green (ICG) solution, which efficiently absorbs laser energy and increases the effectiveness of tissue removal.
- Trial name
- NCT06173648
- Testing
- Laser and ICG solution.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CAO Group, Inc.
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Oral Anticoagulation Therapy Pilot Study
The objective of this study is to determine the safety of discontinuing oral anticoagulation therapy in high risk patients who have had a successful cardiac ablation and remain AF recurrence free for 3 months post ablation.
- Trial name
- OAT (NCT01959425)
- Testing
- Off OAT Group (Test), On OAT Group (Control)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Ablation of the Pulmonary Veins for Paroxysmal Afib
The purpose of this trial was to investigate and confirm the safety, efficacy, and efficiency of the Ablation Frontiers® Cardiac Ablation System when used in the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. (PAF)
- Trial name
- MAP-PAF (NCT00744874)
- Testing
- RF Ablation procedure
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
PEFCATII Expanded Safety and Feasibility Study of the FARAPULSE Endocardial Multi Ablation System to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
PEFCAT II: Expanded Safety and Feasibility Study of the FARAPULSE Endocardial Multi Ablation System to Treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Trial name
- PEFCATII (NCT04170608)
- Testing
- FARAPULSE Endocardial Multi Ablation System
- Where
- 2 sites in Croatia, Czechia
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Prospective Elimination Of Distal Coronary Sinus-Left Atrial Connections for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Trial
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia affecting millions of people in the US and around the world. Over the last 20 years, catheter based AF ablation has been widely adopted offering improved symptom…
- Trial name
- PRECAF (NCT03646643)
- Testing
- Standard Atrial fibrillation ablation, Coronary sinus to left atrium connection elimination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania