New scan could help doctors plan better liver cancer treatments

NCT ID NCT02881554

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study tested a special type of scan (SPECT/CT) to see how well it measures liver function in people with liver cancer who are getting radiation or surgery. The goal was to learn if this scan can help doctors see which parts of the liver are working well before, during, and after treatment. The study included 41 adults with different types of liver cancer, but it was stopped early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

  • ProCure Proton Therapy Center-Seattle

    Seattle, Washington, 98133, United States

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