Clinical trials: Ablation Therapy
Atrial Fibrillation
Pulsed Field Ablation to Irreversibly Electroporate Tissue and Treat AF
The study is a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized, unblinded worldwide pre-market clinical study. The purpose of the study is to provide data demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of the PulseSelect™ PFA System for…
- Trial name
- PULSED AF (NCT04198701)
- Testing
- Medtronic PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 421 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation
DiamondTemp™ Ablation System for the Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of the DIAMOND-AF study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the DiamondTemp System for the treatment of drug refractory, recurrent, symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients.
- Trial name
- DIAMOND-AF (NCT03334630)
- Testing
- DiamondTemp Ablation catheter, TactiCath Quartz Ablation catheter
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 482 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
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
Lung Cancer
Radiofrequency Ablation in Treating Patients With Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies how well radiofrequency ablation works in treating patients with stage IA non-small cell lung cancer. Radiofrequency ablation uses high-frequency electric current to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00109876
- Testing
- Computed Tomography-Guided Optical Sensor-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Multi-electrode Radiofrequency Balloon Catheter Use for the Isolation of the Pulmonary Veins.
This clinical investigation is a prospective, multicenter, single arm clinical evaluation utilizing the multi-electrode radiofrequency balloon catheter and the multi-electrode circular diagnostic catheter.
- Trial name
- SHINE (NCT03437733)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 5 sites in Czechia, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
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.
Atrial Fibrillation
AtriCure Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation of Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
ABLATE is a prospective, non-randomized multi-center clinical trial to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the AtriCure Bipolar System for treating permanent atrial fibrillation during concomitant on-pump cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- ABLATE (NCT00560885)
- Testing
- AtriCure Bipolar System
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Atrial Fibrillation
Comparison of Anticoagulation With Left Atrial Appendage Closure After AF Ablation
The primary objective of this study is to determine if left atrial appendage closure with the WATCHMAN FLX Device is a reasonable alternative to oral anticoagulation following percutaneous catheter ablation for high risk patients…
- Trial name
- OPTION (NCT03795298)
- Testing
- WATCHMAN FLX Implant, Market-approved OAC
- Where
- 114 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Uncontrolled Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation
Adjunctive Renal Denervation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
The objective of the H-FIB trial is to determine the role of renal sympathetic denervation in the prevention of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) recurrence in patients with hypertension for whom a catheter-based AF ablation procedure is…
- Trial name
- H-FIB (NCT01635998)
- Testing
- Boston Scientific Vessix Renal Denervation System
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vivek Reddy
Ventricular Tachycardia
Inducibility and Stability of Ventricular Tachycardia Inpatients Undergoing VT Ablation Under General Anesthesia
This research study is being done to see whether general anesthesia (GA) affects our ability to start ventricular tachycardia (VT) during an VT ablation procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02419547
- Testing
- Versed, Fentanyl, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation
DiamondTemp™ System for the Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of the Diamond-AF II study is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the DiamondTemp Ablation System for the treatment of drug refractory, symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation in patients.
- Trial name
- Diamond-AFII (NCT03643224)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 376 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Using MRI-Guided Laser Heat Ablation to Induce Disruption of the Peritumoral Blood Brain Barrier to Enhance Delivery and Efficacy of Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors
By employing a combination of advanced MRI techniques and correlative serum biomarkers of blood brain barrier (BBB) disruption, the investigators plan to develop a powerful, first of its kind clinical algorithm in pediatrics…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02372409
- Testing
- MRI-guided laser ablation, Doxorubicin, Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Atrial Fibrillation
INtra-procedural ultraSound Imaging During Pulmonary Veins Isolation
One of the biggest limitations of the currently used percutaneous techniques for Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI) in the setting of atrial fibrillation ablation is the lack of real-time information about the left atrial (LA) wall…
- Trial name
- INSIDEPVs (NCT03372798)
- Testing
- ICE/IVUS imaging during atrial fibrillation ablation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Cancer of the Liver, Liver Cancer
NOLA (NeuWave Observational Liver Ablation) Registry
This is a multicenter, observational registry that follows patients for a total of 5 years from the date of the first liver ablation procedure with the NEUWAVE Microwave Ablation System.
- Conditions
- Cancer of the Liver, Liver Cancer, Neoplasms, Liver
- Trial name
- NCT04107766
- Testing
- Microwave Ablation
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, China and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 1,254 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Does Radiofrequency Ablation of the Articular Nerves of the Knee Prior to Total Knee Replacement Improve Pain Outcomes
More than 300,000 total knee joint replacement surgeries are performed per year in the United States and safe, effective management of post-operative pain in these patients, often elderly, deconditioned, obese, or with co-morbid…
- Trial name
- NCT02746874
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Simulated Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate, Stage IV Prostate Cancer
R-(-)-Gossypol and Androgen Ablation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Prostate Cancer
This phase II trial is studying how well giving gossypol together with androgen ablation therapy works in treating patients with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00666666
- Testing
- AT-101, Bicalutamide, LHRH agent
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Ventricular Tachycardia, Ischemic
Early Ablation Therapy for the Treatment of Ischemic Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
The purpose of this study is to determine if early ablation (i.e., ablation of ventricular tachycardia in patients with infrequent VT episodes) is more effective than medical therapy alone for the treatment of ischemic…
- Trial name
- ASPIRE (NCT01557842)
- Testing
- Drug Treatment, Catheter Ablation
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Ventricular Tachycardia
Stereotaxis Study To Obliterate Persistent Ventricular Tachycardia
This is a prospective, non-randomized, multi-center clinical case series evaluating the outcomes of the magnetic navigation system in ventricular tachycardia (VT) cases.
- Trial name
- STOP-VT (NCT00851279)
- Testing
- Magnetic irrigated ablation catheter
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Stereotaxis
Head and Neck Cancer
Pilot Study of AuroLase(tm) Therapy in Refractory and/or Recurrent Tumors of the Head and Neck
This is an open-label, multicenter, single-dose pilot study of AuroLase(TM) Therapy in the treatment of patients with refractory and/or recurrent tumors of the head and neck.
- Trial name
- NCT00848042
- Testing
- AuroLase Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Nanospectra Biosciences, Inc.
Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure
AV Node Ablation and Pacemaker Therapy Compared to Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation - Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether early atrioventricular node (AVN) ablation with pacing device therapy will reduce death and hospitalization when compared to the conventional drug therapy in elderly patients with…
- Trial name
- PACIFIC (NCT00589303)
- Testing
- FDA approved rate and rhythm control drugs, AV Node ablation and device implant
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic