Stereotactic radiation to reduce recurrent dangerous heart rhythm episodes
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests a precise form of radiation therapy to control recurrent ventricular tachycardia (VT), a dangerous fast heart rhythm. It may help people whose VT keeps coming back despite heart medicines and/or ablation, especially when ablation is not possible.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have an implanted ICD (a device that helps detect and treat dangerous heart rhythms).
- You’ve had at least 3 episodes of treated VT in the last 3 months.
- Your VT has returned after (1) at least one class 1 or class 3 anti-arrhythmia medicine did not work or couldn’t be tolerated, AND (2) you had an ablation or were judged not suitable for ablation.
- You can take part in all study checkups, treatments, and follow-up visits.
- You are not pregnant (or could become pregnant).
- You have not had radiation treatment to the chest or upper belly.
- You do not have interstitial lung disease (a specific type of long-term lung scarring).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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