Sound waves zap liver tumors in groundbreaking trial

NCT ID NCT04573881

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests a device that uses sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart liver tumors without needles or surgery. It includes 24 adults with liver cancer or tumors that have spread to the liver. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and completely covers the tumor.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Clinico Humanitas - Humanitas Mirasole S.P.A.

    Milan, Italy

  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    Leeds, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

  • Städtisches Klinikum Braunschweig gGmbH

    Braunschweig, Germany

  • The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Newcastle, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom

  • Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg Klinik für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin

    Magdeburg, 39120, Germany

  • Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, Spain

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