Simple nudge: mailed reminders and navigators may catch liver cancer earlier

NCT ID NCT06635694

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

Summary

This study tests whether sending mailed invitations and assigning patient navigators can increase the number of high-risk patients who attend regular liver cancer ultrasound screenings. The trial includes 652 adults with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B, who are at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma. The goal is to see if these simple support tools help catch liver cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that simple support like mailed reminders and a navigator can help more high-risk patients get regular liver cancer screening, potentially catching cancer earlier.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Even if attendance improves, it may not lead to earlier cancer detection or better survival. Results may not apply to all healthcare settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic hepatitis B virus infection cirrhosis of liver hepatitis B virus infection hepatocellular carcinoma prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    London, W12 0HS, United Kingdom