Radiofrequency ablation for recurrent parathyroid cancer
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and cannot have surgery, or you choose not to.
- Your parathyroid cancer was confirmed by a past surgery and has come back.
- The tumor can be seen on an ultrasound and is a solid nodule (not a cyst or calcified).
- You have stopped taking Cinacalcet, a medicine that lowers calcium.
- Your blood tests show normal clotting and no anemia.
- If you could become pregnant, you will need a negative pregnancy test before the procedure.
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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