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Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Ablation in Primary Aldosteronism

Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Ablation as a Novel Treatment Option Compared With Adrenalectomy in Left-sided Primary Aldosteronism


Sponsor

Haukeland University Hospital

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jun 3, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

In this study, the investigators will perform endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) treatment of left-sided adrenal tumours in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) and in patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). Four different study groups will all receive EUS-RFA of left-sided adrenal tumours. Clinical and biochemical outcome as well as procedural safety will be evaluated. In study patients with verified lateralised aldosterone or cortisol overproduction to the left adrenal, outcome will be compared with control groups performing conventional unilateral adrenalectomy. Study group 1: PA patients with AVS-verified left sided lateralisation and a EUS-detectable tumour in the left adrenal for EUS-RFA treatment. Study group 2: PA patient with suspected left-sided overweight of aldosterone production and a EUS-detectable tumour but without strict lateralisation of their aldosterone overproduction, for EUS-RFA treatment as an aldosterone "debulking" procedure. Study group 3: patients with MACS with AVS-verified lateralisation of cortisol overproduction to the left adrenal and EUS-detectable tumour for EUS-RFA treatment Study group 4: patients with MACS with bilateral adrenal tumours and verified bilateral overproduction of cortisol for EUS-RFA treatment as a cortisol "debulking" procedure.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

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This study is testing a minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) as a treatment for primary aldosteronism (a hormonal condition where one or both adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone, causing high blood pressure) and a related condition called mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). The procedure uses sound-wave guided heat to destroy overactive adrenal tissue without surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with primary aldosteronism confirmed by specialist guidelines - You have evidence of the problem coming from the left adrenal gland (confirmed by adrenal vein sampling) - You are between 18 and 70 years old (age range varies by condition) - OR you have been diagnosed with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) with appropriate imaging findings **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Imaging shows the adrenal nodule may be cancerous - You refuse either the EUS-RFA procedure or adrenal surgery Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREEUS-RFA of left adrenal tumour in PA with AVS-verified left lateralisation

Patients will fast, receive prophylactic antibiotics and conscious sedation prior to the endoscopic procedure.The procedure is performed with a standard linear echo-endoscope with a 3.7 mm or larger working channel. The left adrenal is identified from the fundus of the stomach. Color-Doppler is used to map adrenal vascularity. Ultrasound contrast is used to demarcate the border of the tumour. EUS-guided fine needle tissue sampling from tumour tissue is performed. The RFA ablation catheter is water-cooled and stable temperature is maintained at 70-75 degrees celsius until formation of heat bubbles can be seen on EUS. If necessary, the procedure is repeated after moving the probe until the whole adenoma volume is ablated. Ultrasound contrast medium is used after the procedure to ensure that the target for the ablation is non vascularized, before termination. The patients will be observed at the postoperative unit a few hours, and further in the ward for 24h

PROCEDUREEUS-RFA of left adrenal tumour in PA, "debulking group"

Patients will fast, receive prophylactic antibiotics and conscious sedation prior to the endoscopic procedure.The procedure is performed with a standard linear echo-endoscope with a 3.7 mm or larger working channel. The left adrenal is identified from the fundus of the stomach. Color-Doppler is used to map adrenal vascularity. Ultrasound contrast is used to demarcate the border of the tumour. EUS-guided fine needle tissue sampling from tumour tissue is performed. The RFA ablation catheter is water-cooled and stable temperature is maintained at 70-75 degrees celsius until formation of heat bubbles can be seen on EUS. If necessary, the procedure is repeated after moving the probe until the whole adenoma volume is ablated. Ultrasound contrast medium is used after the procedure to ensure that the target for the ablation is non vascularized, before termination. The patients will be observed at the postoperative unit a few hours, and further in the ward for 24h

PROCEDUREEUS-RFA of left adrenal tumour in MACS with AVS-verified left lateralisation

Patients will fast, receive prophylactic antibiotics and conscious sedation prior to the endoscopic procedure.The procedure is performed with a standard linear echo-endoscope with a 3.7 mm or larger working channel. The left adrenal is identified from the fundus of the stomach. Color-Doppler is used to map adrenal vascularity. Ultrasound contrast is used to demarcate the border of the tumour. EUS-guided fine needle tissue sampling from tumour tissue is performed. The RFA ablation catheter is water-cooled and stable temperature is maintained at 70-75 degrees celsius until formation of heat bubbles can be seen on EUS. If necessary, the procedure is repeated after moving the probe until the whole adenoma volume is ablated. Ultrasound contrast medium is used after the procedure to ensure that the target for the ablation is non vascularized, before termination. The patients will be observed at the postoperative unit a few hours, and further in the ward for 24h

PROCEDUREEUS-RFA of left adrenal tumour in MACS with bilateral overproduction, "debulking group

Patients will fast, receive prophylactic antibiotics and conscious sedation prior to the endoscopic procedure.The procedure is performed with a standard linear echo-endoscope with a 3.7 mm or larger working channel. The left adrenal is identified from the fundus of the stomach. Color-Doppler is used to map adrenal vascularity. Ultrasound contrast is used to demarcate the border of the tumour. EUS-guided fine needle tissue sampling from tumour tissue is performed. The RFA ablation catheter is water-cooled and stable temperature is maintained at 70-75 degrees celsius until formation of heat bubbles can be seen on EUS. If necessary, the procedure is repeated after moving the probe until the whole adenoma volume is ablated. Ultrasound contrast medium is used after the procedure to ensure that the target for the ablation is non vascularized, before termination. The patients will be observed at the postoperative unit a few hours, and further in the ward for 24h


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Haukeland University Hospital

Bergen, Norway

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