Can a simple belly press make liver cancer radiation more precise?
NCT ID NCT07745153
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial is testing a new abdominal compression technique to reduce breathing-related movement of liver tumors during radiation therapy. The study will compare this novel method with current compression devices and traditional thermoplastic masks in 120 adults receiving radiation for liver cancer. The goal is to see if the new technique can keep tumors as still or stiller, which could make radiation more accurate and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A novel abdominal compression positioning technique used during stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for liver tumors
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this technique could improve the precision of radiation therapy for liver cancer, potentially leading to better tumor control and fewer side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively early-stage study, and the new technique may not prove better than existing methods. There are also potential risks from the compression itself, such as discomfort or breathing difficulties.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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