GPS and glowing dye aim to make liver biopsies more accurate
NCT ID NCT04258566
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new method to improve liver biopsies for people with suspected liver cancer. It combined a GPS-like tracking system with a special dye (ICG) that makes cancer cells glow. Seven adults participated, and the goal was to see if this combination could help doctors take better tissue samples. The study was stopped early, but the approach aimed to make diagnosis more precise.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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