New device zaps liver tumors with heat in early trial

NCT ID NCT07459309

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small study will test a new device that uses heat to destroy liver tumors in 20 people who cannot have surgery. The main goal is to see if the device is safe and how well it works at shrinking tumors after one month. Researchers will also check how the treatment affects the immune system.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Multimodal Tumor Thermal Ablation device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better way to destroy liver tumors without surgery, possibly boosting the body's own immune response.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 20 people. It is not yet recruiting, so results are far off. The device may not work as hoped or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

liver cancer Liver Neoplasms Neoplasm Metastasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China

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