Cooling the esophagus to prevent injuries during heart procedures
Utility of Esophageal Cooling Therapy for the Prevention of Thermal Injury During Atrial Fibrillation
This study is testing a new device that cools the esophagus during heart procedures for atrial fibrillation to help prevent injuries, making the treatment safer for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Advanced Cooling Therapy, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10693273 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of a novel device called ensoETM to actively cool the esophagus during cardiac ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a common heart arrhythmia that can lead to serious complications, including esophageal injuries during treatment. The ensoETM device is designed to reduce the risk of these injuries by acting as a heat sink, thereby protecting the esophagus from thermal damage. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this cooling method in preventing severe complications associated with cardiac ablation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation who are scheduled to undergo cardiac ablation procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have atrial fibrillation or are not candidates for cardiac ablation procedures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of serious esophageal injuries during cardiac ablation procedures, improving patient safety and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that active cooling can reduce thermal esophageal injury, but this specific approach using the ensoETM device is novel and has not been widely tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES
- Advanced Cooling Therapy, LLC — Chicago, IL, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kulstad, Erik Benjamin — Advanced Cooling Therapy, LLC
- Study coordinator: Kulstad, Erik Benjamin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.