๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-02-23

American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) Pancreatic Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) Registry (NCT02674100)

AHPBA Pancreatic Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) Registry for Pancreatic Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Louisville

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to create a registry to provide insight into treatment selection and treatment outcome of pancreatic IRE in order to develop an evidence base such that physicians can provide the best possible care to patients with pancreatic cancer requiring surgical interventions. The investigators seek a better understanding of the uses of ablation in the treatment of unresectable soft tissue pancreatic tumors and the limitations, concerns and complications that earlier users have.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Registry (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (16 Sites)

  • University of Alabama Birmingham โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • University of California San Diego โ€” San Diego, California
  • University of Colorado โ€” Denver, Colorado
  • University of South Florida โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • Augusta University โ€” Augusta, Georgia
  • University of Louisville โ€” Louisville, Kentucky
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Atlantic Health โ€” Millburn, New Jersey
  • Northwell Health Cancer Institute โ€” Lake Success, New York
  • Gibbs Cancer Research, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System โ€” Spartanburg, South Carolina
  • Methodist Digestive Institute โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • McGill University โ€” Montreal, Quebec
  • Sanno Hospital โ€” Tokyo, Japan
  • Centro Medico โ€” Mexico City,
  • National Taiwan University โ€” Taipei,
  • Freeman Hospital โ€” High Heaton,

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (502) 629-3355

Email: robert.martin@louisville.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—