New catheter aims to boost radiation to liver tumors while sparing healthy tissue
NCT ID NCT07444645
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special catheter called TriNav can deliver more radiation beads (Y90 microspheres) to liver tumors while reducing exposure to healthy liver tissue. Twenty adults with unresectable liver tumors will receive the standard radioembolization procedure using both the TriNav and a standard catheter, and doctors will compare CT scans to see which delivers a better tumor-to-normal liver ratio. The goal is to see if the TriNav device can improve treatment precision without increasing side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Y90 microsphere therapy (radioembolization)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using the TriNav catheter delivers more radiation to liver tumors while sparing healthy liver tissue, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study (20 people) that only measures imaging changes, not survival or cure. The device may not work better than standard catheters, and there is a risk of side effects from the procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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