Radiation therapy for difficult-to-control fast heart rhythm
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a form of focused radiation (SBRT) to treat a dangerous fast heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia (VT) when medicines and other procedures haven't worked. It may help reduce the number of VT episodes and improve your quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have a fast heart rhythm problem (ventricular tachycardia) that keeps happening even after standard treatments.
- You either have an implantable defibrillator (ICD) or can't have one for medical reasons.
- You've had at least 3 episodes of this fast rhythm in the past 3 months.
- You've tried at least one heart rhythm medication that didn't work or caused side effects.
- You've had at least one catheter ablation procedure that didn't stop the fast rhythm, or you can't have ablation due to other health issues.
- You are 18 years or older and can give consent.
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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