Sound waves zapping liver tumors without a single cut

NCT ID NCT04572633

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study tests a new device that uses sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart liver tumors without needles or surgery. About 47 adults with liver cancer or tumors that spread to the liver will receive this treatment. The goal is to see if the device can safely and completely destroy the targeted tumors.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Hospital

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

  • Miami Cancer Institute

    Miami, Florida, 33176, United States

  • Tampa General Hospital

    Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States

  • University Hospital - UW Health

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792-3252, United States

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

  • University of Michigan Hospital

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-5030, United States

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