Clinical trials
Ablation clinical trials
Below are recruiting ablation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 656 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06891183Recruiting
Heat therapy for lung tumors
This trial uses heat, delivered through a needle, to destroy small lung tumors. It might be an option for people who cannot have surgery due to other health problems.
AsyutAges Any age - NCT07269080RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation plus immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation to your metastatic tumors can help your immunotherapy work better. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread to 3-10 spots and who have been on immunotherapy for at least 3 months.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05551299RecruitingPhase 4
Non-surgical treatment for bile duct cancer using heat or light
This trial tests whether treating hilar bile duct cancer with either radiofrequency ablation (heat) or photodynamic therapy (light-activated medicine) can help patients when surgery isn’t an option. It aims to treat the tumor directly without planned surgery soon.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT07245329Recruiting
Expanded sinus surgery with throat tissue ablation for nasal polyps
This trial tests a more thorough sinus surgery combined with removing lymphoid tissue in the throat to see if it helps people with nasal polyps. Researchers want to know if this approach reduces inflammation and improves symptoms.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT07235007Recruiting
New treatment for bile duct cancer with heat, immunotherapy, and chemo
This trial tests a combination of heat therapy inside the bile duct (endobiliary RFA) with immunotherapy (durvalumab) and chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) for people with unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The goal is to see if adding the heat treatment improves outcomes.
AichiAges 18 years+ - NCT07237373Recruiting
Heat ablation for benign thyroid nodules
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure called thermal ablation (using heat) to shrink benign thyroid nodules that cause symptoms like pressure or cosmetic issues, or overactive (hot) nodules. It offers an alternative to surgery or radioactive iodine.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT07226804Recruiting
Pulsed field ablation for benign thyroid nodules
This trial tests a new procedure called nanosecond pulsed field ablation (nsPFA) to shrink benign thyroid nodules that are causing symptoms like tightness in the throat or trouble swallowing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07226869Recruiting
Computer-guided microwave ablation for liver cancer
This study tests a computer-guided microwave ablation procedure to destroy liver tumors. If you have early-stage liver cancer with up to 5 tumors, and one is 2-5 cm in size, you may be a candidate.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT07214844Recruiting
Freezing vs. heating nerves for chronic low back pain
This study compares two procedures to treat long-term low back pain from the small joints in your spine. One uses extreme cold, the other uses heat to stop pain signals. It may help if you have had at least three months of back pain and other treatments haven't worked.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06428617Recruiting
Stomach ablation treatment for weight loss
This trial studies a new stomach procedure called fundus ablation to help with weight loss. The doctor uses a device to treat the upper part of your stomach, and you'll follow a special diet long-term.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07206121Recruiting
Study of a new device for breast cancer surgery
This trial tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to help remove breast cancer during surgery. It may be an option for women over 50 with a specific type of early-stage breast cancer.
Galveston, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT07211763Recruiting
Comparing carbon dioxide checks during jet ventilation for liver tumor ablation
This study looks at two ways of measuring carbon dioxide levels during a special type of breathing support called jet ventilation. The goal is to see if less invasive checks work as well as standard ones for people having a procedure to treat liver tumors with heat (radiofrequency ablation).
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06929650Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation for low-risk thyroid cancer
This trial tests a procedure called radiofrequency ablation to treat small, low-risk thyroid cancer. If you have a small nodule (2 cm or less) that is confirmed as cancer or suspicious for cancer (Bethesda 5/6), this treatment may be an option instead of surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–100 - NCT07195305Recruiting
Treating adenomyosis bleeding with heat or artery blocking
This study compares two treatments for heavy bleeding caused by adenomyosis: a procedure that uses heat to remove the inner lining of the uterus (endometrial ablation) and a procedure that blocks blood flow to the uterus (uterine artery embolization). If you have been diagnosed with adenomyosis and have tried medication without success, this trial may help decide which treatment is best for you.
BordeauxAges 30–50 - NCT04755101Recruiting
Right-sided ablation for fainting caused by heart nerve signals
This trial studies a procedure that targets a specific heart nerve area on the right side to reduce neurally mediated fainting (syncope). You may be a candidate if your fainting is linked to heart rhythm/nerve reflexes and you meet several heart-function and heart-rhythm test criteria.
BonheidenAges 14 years+ - NCT06934421Recruiting
A new approach for knee radiofrequency ablation
This trial tests a revised method for radiofrequency ablation to treat chronic knee pain from severe osteoarthritis (KL grade III or IV). It aims to see if the procedure can help patients who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments like physical therapy, painkillers, and steroid injections.
FaroAges 18 years+ - NCT07181590Recruiting
Balloon-based ablation for atrial fibrillation: post-approval study
This trial tests a balloon catheter that uses pulsed field energy to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) in people who have tried medication without success. It aims to see how well it works in real-world use.
LinzAges 18 years+ - NCT04375904RecruitingPhase 2
Stereotactic radiation for central lung tumors
This trial tests a precise, high-dose radiation treatment aimed at central lung tumors. It may help people who cannot have lung surgery and whose tumors can be safely targeted near sensitive organs.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT07159048Recruiting
Heat therapy for liver tumors
This trial tests a heat-based treatment for liver cancer tumors that uses multiple methods to destroy cancer cells. It may help people with liver tumors that haven't spread and who are healthy enough for treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07156877Recruiting
Balloon Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
This study tests a new balloon catheter that uses pulsed electric fields to isolate the veins that carry blood from your lungs to your heart. It may be a treatment option for people with atrial fibrillation who are scheduled for an ablation procedure.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT06262633Recruiting
Testing targeted microwave ablation for early prostate cancer
This study tests a new, less invasive treatment using targeted microwave ablation (TMA) to destroy prostate cancer tumors. It is designed for men with early-stage, low to intermediate-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread, offering a possible alternative to surgery or radiation.
ShatinAges 45–75 - NCT07139990RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized radiotherapy for lung, brain, sarcoma, or head and neck cancers
This trial tests whether giving personalized radiotherapy alongside standard treatments can better control several types of cancer: small cell lung cancer, brain metastases, soft tissue sarcoma, and head and neck cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps patients live longer without their cancer growing or coming back.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07140757Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules and low-risk cancer
This trial tests radiofrequency ablation (a heat-based treatment) for people with non-cancerous or suspicious thyroid nodules, or small thyroid cancers. It may be an option if you are not a candidate for or choose not to have surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07126535Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation effects on the esophagus
This study looks at how radiofrequency ablation (RFA) affects the flexibility and lining of the esophagus in people with Barrett's esophagus and early cancer. It may help doctors understand how this treatment works.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ablation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 656 recruiting ablation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a ablation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a ablation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.