PET-CT scans could sharpen radiation targeting for liver tumors
NCT ID NCT02088775
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether PET-CT scans can accurately measure the radiation dose delivered by radioactive spheres during a liver cancer treatment called radioembolization. Researchers will compare scans taken before and after the procedure in patients with liver tumors. The goal is to see if this imaging method can help doctors plan more effective and safer radiation doses in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
radioactive spheres (SIR-Spheres or TheraSphere)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors plan more precise radiation doses for liver cancer, potentially improving tumor control while reducing side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an observational registry study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to changes in practice, and results may vary by tumor type or sphere type.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States