Clinical trials
Radiofrequency Ablation clinical trials
Below are recruiting radiofrequency ablation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 115 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07727551Recruiting
Nerve block before knee replacement for better recovery
This trial tests if a nerve block given a few weeks before knee replacement surgery can improve pain and function after the operation. It is designed for people who have certain risk factors that might make recovery harder.
BrusselsAges 18–60 - NCT07033572Recruiting
Hybrid scope surgery and ablation for both sides of thyroid cancer
This study tests a combined approach—removing the main thyroid cancer with a tiny camera (endoscope) and using targeted heat to destroy a small nodule on the opposite side. It aims to treat both sides of the thyroid at once with less scarring and faster recovery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT05301881RecruitingPhase 2
Continuing current treatment after local treatment for limited cancer growth
This trial tests whether continuing your current therapy after getting local treatment (like surgery or radiation) for a small area of cancer growth is safe and effective. It may help you keep the same treatment longer before switching to a new one.
AlkmaarAges 18 years+ - NCT04520932Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment for small nonfunctioning pancreatic tumors
This trial tests whether heating (radiofrequency) treatment guided by a special ultrasound scope can control small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It may help patients whose tumors are very small and do not release hormones.
MarseilleAges 18–80 - NCT06253000Recruiting
Heat vs. Freezing for the Back of the Heart
This trial tests two ways to treat the back wall of the heart's left chamber in people with stubborn atrial fibrillation. It compares radiofrequency (heat) and cryoablation (freezing) to see which is safer and works better.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT07034976Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment for menopause symptoms in breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a non-surgical radiofrequency treatment, combined with pelvic floor exercises, to help with vaginal dryness and other menopause symptoms in breast cancer survivors. It may be an option if you are free of cancer and have bothersome vaginal dryness.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–75 - NCT06732388RecruitingPhase 2
Itraconazole with ablation to prevent esophageal cancer in Barrett's esophagus
This trial tests if adding the antifungal drug itraconazole to standard ablation therapy can help prevent esophageal cancer in people with high-risk Barrett's esophagus. You must have a confirmed diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus with low- or high-grade dysplasia or early-stage cancer, and be planning to have ablation treatment.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05311137Recruiting
Closed-loop monitoring for atrial fibrillation
This study tests a “closed-loop” approach to treating atrial fibrillation, meaning the care plan may adjust based on how you’re doing. It may help improve how heart rhythm problems are managed over time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–100 - NCT04698252RecruitingPhase 2
Local treatment for ER/PR-positive limited spread breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether treating a small number of metastatic spots with a local approach (like targeted radiation, surgery, or ablation) can help people with ER/PR-positive breast cancer. It aims to help when the cancer has spread only to a few areas and has not significantly worsened after initial whole-body treatment.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT03183115Recruiting
Prevent return of esophagus pre-cancer after endoscopy
This trial looks at a prevention treatment to stop esophagus abnormal growth (pre-cancer or very early cancer) from coming back after successful endoscopic submucosal dissection. It focuses on people whose esophagus lining shows a “speckled” pattern on a special iodine test, which may mean higher risk of recurrence.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–90 - NCT06094660Recruiting
Nerve blocking for knee arthritis pain
This study tests two treatments for knee arthritis pain when knee replacement isn't an option: a nerve block using heat (radiofrequency ablation) or a chemical injection (phenol), compared to standard care. It aims to find a better way to reduce pain and improve daily function.
Hoorn, North HollandAges 35–90 - NCT05424198Recruiting
A new device for neck pain treatment compared to the standard one
This study tests a new device that uses heat to treat neck pain that has lasted at least 3 months. It compares the new device to the standard one to see if it works better or is safer.
Farmington, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT04798898Recruiting
RFA plus immune stimulation during liver surgery for colon cancer spread
This trial looks at whether using a heat-based treatment (RFA) to trigger the immune system before or during liver surgery can improve outcomes for people with colon cancer that has spread to the liver. It’s aimed at people who plan to have the liver tumors removed because they look treatable.
AarhusAges 18–99 - NCT06719830Recruiting
Finding the exact spot of a heart extra wire
This study looks at a new way to figure out exactly where a tiny extra electrical wire in your heart (called a septal accessory pathway) is located, to help guide the procedure that fixes it. It might help make the treatment more precise and safe.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges Any age - NCT06777017Recruiting
Can liver stiffness predict cancer return after ablation?
This trial studies if measuring liver and spleen stiffness can help predict the risk of liver cancer coming back after radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a treatment that uses heat to destroy tumors. It aims to improve follow-up care for people with chronic liver disease and early-stage liver cancer.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07475780Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation for recurrent parathyroid cancer
This study tests radiofrequency ablation (a heat-based treatment) for parathyroid cancer that has returned after surgery. It's for people who cannot or choose not to have more surgery, and the tumor can be reached with a needle through the skin.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07479199Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation and radiation for painful spine tumors
This trial tests a treatment that uses heat (radiofrequency ablation) and radiation to relieve pain from tumors in the spine. It may help if you have cancer that has spread to your upper or lower back and you have moderate to severe pain.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07380789Recruiting
Managing acute chest pain after battle injuries
This study is testing better ways to manage severe chest pain after combat injuries in Ukraine. If you have chest pain from battle and are 18 or older, it may help find a treatment that works for you.
RivneAges 18–60 - NCT06567353Recruiting
Heat-based immunotherapy for breast cancer liver metastases
This trial tests a new treatment that uses heat to target liver tumors and boost the immune system. It is for women with breast cancer that has spread to the liver who cannot have or do not want surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06583122Recruiting
Nerve block study for occipital pain or migraine
This trial tests if using ultrasound-guided heat (radiofrequency ablation) on the occipital nerve can reduce headache pain. It is for people with occipital neuralgia or migraine pain at the back of the head who haven't had enough relief from oral medications.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–80 - NCT06239649Recruiting
Nerve block before knee replacement for faster recovery
This trial tests whether a numbing injection (nerve block) around the knee before surgery can help you recover faster and feel less pain after a total knee replacement. It is for people with knee osteoarthritis who are ready for their first knee replacement surgery.
Denizli, PamukkaleAges 40–85 - NCT06476678Recruiting
Testing a new ablation knife for esophageal growths
This study tests a new tool that uses radiofrequency energy to remove precancerous growths from the esophagus. It may be an option if you have a surface-level polyp in your esophagus that hasn't been treated before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06440993RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab with bile duct heat therapy for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of a drug (durvalumab) that helps your immune system fight cancer, plus a special heat treatment applied inside the bile duct. It is for people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who need a stent to open the bile duct.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT05903196Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment for non-cancer thyroid lumps in LatinX adults
This study looks at radiofrequency ablation, a heat-based procedure, to shrink a benign (non-cancer) thyroid nodule in adults who identify as LatinX. It may help reduce symptoms from the lump while tracking safety and results.
New York, New YorkAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for radiofrequency ablation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 115 recruiting radiofrequency 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 radiofrequency 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 radiofrequency 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.