New scan could sharpen liver cancer detection
NCT ID NCT07019844
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether adding a special PET scan (using F18-Piflufolastat) to standard imaging can better diagnose and stage liver cancer. Researchers will enroll 90 veterans with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma. The goal is to see if the scan helps clarify uncertain liver spots, improve staging, and assess treatment response more accurately.
What this could mean
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Active substance
F18-Piflufolastat (a radioactive tracer for PET/CT imaging)
What this could lead to
If successful, this imaging method could help doctors more accurately diagnose and stage liver cancer, leading to better treatment choices.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (90 participants) at a single center. The tracer may not improve accuracy enough to change patient outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33125, United States
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
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