Blood scores may identify low-risk patients after hepatitis c cure, reducing need for lifelong cancer scans

NCT ID NCT07687758

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether simple, non-invasive blood test scores can predict the risk of developing liver cancer in people with advanced liver disease who have been cured of hepatitis C. Researchers analyzed data from 571 adults treated at a single hospital over ten years. The goal is to find a group of patients with such low risk that they might safely skip routine liver cancer surveillance.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could allow doctors to safely reduce liver cancer surveillance for some patients after hepatitis C is cured, saving time and resources.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective study, not a controlled trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The scores may not be accurate enough to change clinical practice without further validation.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Siriraj Hospital

    Bangkok, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

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