Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Ethanol Ablation for Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma
China30 participantsStarted 2026-07-15
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, single-center, single-arm study evaluating endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation for left-sided aldosterone-producing adenoma. Eligible participants will receive the ablation procedure and be followed for safety, imaging response, biochemical remission, and clinical remission. The study is expected to enroll 30 participants.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosis of left-sided aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma.
. Unwillingness to undergo adrenalectomy or presence of contraindications to surgery.
. Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. History of alcohol allergy.
. Inability to discontinue beta-blockers.
. Inability to discontinue anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, or glucocorticoids.
. Platelet count \<50 × 10\^9/L or uncorrectable coagulation dysfunction.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Procedure-related major adverse events
Timeframe: Within 24-48 hours after endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation
. Imaging findings suggestive of adrenal cyst, adrenal hematoma, or myelolipoma.
. Presence of other active malignancies.
. Pregnancy or breastfeeding; alcohol abuse; drug abuse; or mental disorder that may interfere with study participation.
. Severe comorbid conditions, including any of the following: New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III-IV heart failure or hospitalization for worsening chronic heart failure within the previous 3 months; stroke or acute coronary syndrome within the previous 3 months; severe anemia (hemoglobin \<60 g/L); severe hepatic disease (alanine aminotransferase ≥3 × the upper limit of normal); severe renal disease requiring dialysis or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/min/1.73 m²; systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS); poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (fasting blood glucose ≥13.3 mmol/L); severe obesity (body mass index ≥35 kg/m²); untreated aneurysm; or any other severe medical condition that may interfere with treatment or study follow-up.