New scan could help spare healthy liver during cancer radiation
NCT ID NCT02967848
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a special SPECT imaging scan called hepatobiliary scintigraphy to measure how radiotherapy changes liver function. Twenty adults with liver cancer will get the scan before and after radiation. The goal is to see if this method can show which parts of the liver are working well, so future treatments can avoid damaging healthy tissue.
What this could mean
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Active substance
99mTc-mebrofenin hepatobiliary scintigraphy (HBS) - a special SPECT imaging scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors better plan radiotherapy to spare healthy liver tissue.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study with only 20 participants. It is testing feasibility, not treatment effectiveness, so results may not change practice.
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Locations
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Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, New South Wales, 2065, Australia