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StereoTactic Ablative RadioTherapy of Cardiac Arrhythmias (START-CA)

Cardiac Arrhythmia

This is a prospective, single-center, phase II trial that will be monitoring the safety and efficacy of using stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SBRT) to treat patients with a medical condition affecting heart rate and rhythm (refractory arrhythmias) within the University Health Network (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Toronto General Hospital). The primary objective will be to prospectively monitor patient cardiac outcomes following SBRT.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with heart rate and rhythm condition (arrhythmia) who have failed standard of care treatment with medication OR at least one prior invasive catheter ablation procedure.
* Patients deemed medically fit to receive stereotactic ablative radiotherapy as determined by their Radiation Oncologist.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have previously received high dose radiotherapy to the target area and cannot safely receive further treatment OR are unable to receive radiotherapy due to other contraindications.

Study Location

Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network
Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Benjamin Lok, MD

[email protected]
416-946-4501
Study Sponsored By
University Health Network, Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04843683