Radioactive beads could make liver tumors operable for colorectal cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07406126
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a procedure called Y90 radioembolization, where tiny radioactive beads are injected into the liver to shrink tumors that have spread from colorectal cancer. The goal is to make these tumors removable by surgery in patients who initially cannot have surgery. The study will enroll 30 people and combine the beads with standard chemotherapy, while monitoring safety, tumor shrinkage, and immune response.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Yttrium-90 microspheres
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more patients with colorectal liver metastases become eligible for surgery, potentially improving survival and reducing the need for ongoing chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks like liver damage or other side effects, and it may not improve surgical outcomes as hoped.
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Hospital Provincial de Castellón
Castelló, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal
Madrid, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves
Granada, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de Navarra
Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
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Hospital Universitario y Politécnico la Fe
Valencia, Spain
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