Proton beam zaps liver tumors without surgery in new trial
NCT ID NCT01697371
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy for people with liver tumors that have spread from other cancers and cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment delivers high-dose radiation in three sessions over two weeks. The goal is to see if it is safe and can control the tumors for at least two years. The trial enrolls 35 adults with up to three small liver tumors.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Proton beam radiation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-surgical option to control liver metastases, potentially improving survival and quality of life for patients who cannot have surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 35 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment may cause side effects like fatigue or liver damage, and it is not a cure.
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Loma Linda University Medical Center
RECRUITINGLoma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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