Breathing pure oxygen during an MRI may reveal whether liver cancer treatment is working

NCT ID NCT07617038

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

Summary

This study tests whether a special type of MRI, called dynamic oxygen-enhanced MRI, can predict how liver cancer responds to a treatment called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The MRI measures oxygen levels in tumors before and after treatment. About 60 adults with liver cancer will undergo the scan. If the technique works, it could help doctors quickly see if the treatment is effective and adjust care accordingly.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

MRI contrast-enhancing agents

What this could lead to

If successful, this MRI technique could help doctors quickly tell if a liver cancer treatment is working, allowing them to adjust therapy sooner.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage imaging study, not a treatment trial. The MRI method may not reliably predict response in all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma Hypoxia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CRCHUM

    Montreal, Quebec, H2X0A9, Canada