Ultrasound vs. MRI: which is better for catching liver cancer early?
NCT ID NCT02551250
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 211 people with liver cirrhosis to see which screening method works better for detecting liver cancer: an ultrasound every 6 months or an MRI once a year. Participants received both tests, and researchers measured how often each test correctly found cancer. The goal is to find the most effective way to catch liver cancer early in high-risk patients.
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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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Korean University Guro Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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Seoul St.Mary's Hospital
Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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St.Vincent's Hospital
Suwon, South Korea
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Uijeongbu St.Mary's Hospital
Uijeongbu-si, South Korea
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