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2019-09-01
2024-01-01
2024-02-01
60
NCT03834701
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
INTERVENTIONAL
Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided RadioFrequency Ablation for the Treatment Pancreatic NeuroEndocrine Neoplasms
This study evaluates the possibility and the safety of performing local therapy for Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs) using radiofrequency ablation of the tumor under ultrasonography (EUS) guidance.
Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs) are rare, but their incidence has significantly increased in the last decades. The mainstay treatment of PanNENs is surgery, which is associated with a significant benefit in term of survival but also with significant short- and long-term adverse events. Based on the above data, less invasive alternative therapeutic interventions to avoid short- and long-term adverse events of surgery are needed. In this context radiofrequency ablation has been reported to be effective in the treatment of these tumors in absence of major adverse events. However, the available studies on the matter are limited by small sample size and lack of standardized criteria for patient selection.
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
| Study Registration Dates | Results Reporting Dates | Study Record Updates |
|---|---|---|
2019-02-04 | N/A | 2024-02-12 |
2019-02-06 | N/A | 2024-02-13 |
2019-02-08 | N/A | 2024-02 |
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Allocation:
Na
Interventional Model:
Single Group
Masking:
None
Arms and Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| EXPERIMENTAL: EUS guided radiofrequency ablation Radiofrequency ablation will be performed using a system that consists of an 19-gauge needle electrode (140-cm long), a radiofrequency generator, and an inner cooling system that circulates chilled saline solution during the RFA procedure. | DEVICE: EUS guided radiofrequency ablation
|
| Primary Outcome Measures | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of adverse events (AEs) after EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) | AEs will be classified as procedural when they occur during the procedure; post-procedural when they will occur up to 14 days after the procedure; late when they will occur more than 14 days after the procedure. Minor AEs will be those that need no therapy and have no sequelae (A) or have minor therapy or consequence, including overnight admission (B). Major events include those that require major therapy or hospitalization (24- 48 hours) (C); major therapy, need unplanned increase in level of care, or hospitalization >48 hours (D); or result in permanent adverse sequelae (E) and death (F). | 1 year |
| Secondary Outcome Measures | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Rates of secondary surgery | Number of patients who will require secondary surgey due to adverse events occurence, no response/failed or partial/recurrence outcome to the RFA treatment | 1 year |
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person’s general health condition or prior treatments.
Ages Eligible for Study:
ALL
Sexes Eligible for Study:
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
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General Publications
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