Heating needle tested to zap inoperable pancreatic tumors

NCT ID NCT03218345

Summary

This study is testing a procedure that uses heat to destroy solid pancreatic tumors. It is for patients with pancreatic cancer or neuroendocrine tumors who are not suitable candidates for surgery. Doctors use an ultrasound-guided needle to apply radiofrequency energy to heat and kill the tumor cells. The main goal is to see how safe and effective this approach is.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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