Double antenna ablation shows promise for small liver tumors

NCT ID NCT06086002

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new way to destroy small liver tumors using two microwave antennas at once, compared to the standard single antenna method. Twenty patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) were treated. The goal was to see if the two-antenna approach could more completely ablate the tumor with a safe margin. Results will help determine if this technique is safer and more effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: microwave ablation device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve the precision and completeness of tumor destruction for small liver cancers, potentially reducing recurrence.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants. The results may not apply to larger tumors or other patient groups, and there is a risk of incomplete ablation or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

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