75 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

Microwave Ablation for Pancreatic and Liver Cancer

Recruiting at 6 trial locations
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Overseen ByNeil Sharma, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Banner Health
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to assess the overall success of energy delivery during treatment using the ultrasound guided microwave ablation device in patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic cancer. Secondly, this study aims to explore the procedural/clinical safety of treatment with the device and the antitumor effect following treatment with the device.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Neil Sharma, MD

Principal Investigator

Banner Health (Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at Gateway Medical Center)

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with pancreatic, liver, or biliary tract cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. Participants should have locally advanced or metastatic disease and be able to undergo an endoscopic procedure.

Inclusion Criteria

My cancer is advanced, cannot be removed by surgery, or has spread to other areas.
I am 18 years old or older.
Willing and able to provide written informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria

I am eligible for immediate surgery to remove my pancreatic cancer.
Any condition that may increase risk to participant's safety or well-being as judged by investigator
I am currently in another trial with treatment to the same organ or tumor.

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • EUS-Guided Microwave Ablation Device

Trial Overview

The study tests a new treatment using an ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) device to target tumors in the pancreas, liver, or bile ducts. The main goal is to see if the device can safely deliver energy and shrink tumors.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) - Guided Microwave Ablation (MWA) Device GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Banner Health

Lead Sponsor

Trials
26
Recruited
1,006,000+

Creo Medical Limited

Industry Sponsor

Trials
6
Recruited
200+

CreoMed, Inc.

Industry Sponsor

Trials
1
Recruited
20+