Targeted radiation beads show promise against eye cancer liver spread

NCT ID NCT01473004

First seen Nov 14, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested a treatment for uveal melanoma that has spread to the liver. Tiny radioactive beads were injected into the liver's blood vessels to deliver radiation directly to tumors. The goal was to shrink or control the liver tumors. 48 patients took part, and the study looked at how well the treatment worked and what side effects occurred.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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