New microwave zapper aims to destroy small liver tumors without surgery
NCT ID NCT06426992
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new microwave ablation device to treat small liver cancers (up to 4 cm). Doctors will use ultrasound guidance to insert a thin antenna into the tumor and apply microwave energy to heat and destroy it. The goal is to see how often the tumor is completely eliminated and how many patients remain cancer-free in the treated area after one year. The study will enroll 128 adults with liver cancer who are not candidates for or prefer to avoid surgery.
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 (Starwave™ system)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more effective, less invasive treatment option for small liver tumors, potentially reducing the need for surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with only 128 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There is a risk of incomplete tumor destruction or recurrence, and complications like bleeding or infection can occur.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seoul National University Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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