Heart radiation therapy for ventricular tachycardia II study
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if targeted radiation therapy can help people with a serious heart rhythm problem called ventricular tachycardia (VT) that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. It aims to see if this approach can reduce dangerous heart rhythm episodes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have ventricular tachycardia (VT) that hasn't been controlled with other treatments.
- A team of doctors has agreed that this radiation therapy might be an option for you.
- You can understand the study and agree to participate in writing.
- You are willing to come back for follow-up appointments.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have never had radiation therapy that affected your heart before.
- Your doctor thinks you are likely to live longer than 6 months, even without the VT.
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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