New imaging tool could sharpen liver tumor embolization
NCT ID NCT06971991
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new imaging method called qDSA that measures blood flow in real time during liver embolization, a procedure that blocks blood supply to tumors. Up to 20 participants will have qDSA and ultrasound images taken before, during, and after the procedure. The goal is to see if qDSA can help doctors confirm the right amount of blood flow reduction, potentially improving treatment precision.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could help doctors more precisely block blood flow to liver tumors during embolization procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) focused on measuring blood flow, not on treating the disease itself. The technique may not prove useful or practical in routine care.
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UW Hospital and Clinics
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States