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Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the Treatment of Pancreatic Lesions

United States60 participantsStarted 2026-04-07

Plain-language summary

This is a 7-year prospective single-center registry study to assess the safety and efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in the treatment of pancreatic lesions.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of any pancreatic pre-malignant lesion and/or pancreatic malignancy * Patients already undergoing EUS-RFA for treatment of pancreatic lesions clinically Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with co-existing malignancies of other organs (or a prior history of such) * Patients unable to provide informed consent * Patients unable to complete follow-up

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

Number of participants for whom there is technical success of tumor treatment

Timeframe: From time of the procedure to about 3 months post procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07737171

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2033-04-01

Contact for this trial

Amatullah Alibhai, MBA

713-500-6658 Amatullah.Alibhai@uth.tmc.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.