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Ultrasound vs. MRI: which spots hidden liver cancer better?

NCT ID NCT06184152

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study compares two imaging methods—contrast-enhanced ultrasound and abbreviated MRI—to see which is better at detecting early-stage liver cancer (HCC) in people with suspicious but not yet cancerous liver nodules. Researchers will enroll 600 adults with cirrhosis and indeterminate liver nodules at three medical centers. The goal is to find the most accurate and practical test for early detection.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and abbreviated MRI (AMRI)
What this could lead to
If one method proves more accurate, it could become the preferred way to detect early liver cancer, potentially catching more cases sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a diagnostic comparison study, not a treatment trial. Results may show no clear winner, and findings may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 600 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2023

Expected to finish

Nov 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child A or B cirrhosis from any etiology with at least one ILN on 4-phase CT, contrast- enhanced MRI, or contrast enhanced US but without HCC at baseline. * Adults 18 years old and above Exclusion Criteria: * Patients post liver transplantation * Patients with concurrent or prior HCC (LR-5 or biopsy proven) * other liver cancer including cholangiocarcinoma * Patients with any active extra-hepatic malignancy * Patients with significant comorbidity and limited life expectancy, e.g., stage D congestive heart failure, in whom surveillance is not warranted are also excluded given unlikely clinical benefit * Patients with contraindication to contrast-enhanced MRI or CEUS, including implanted medical devices that are considered MR unsafe and severe claustrophobia

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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HCC Hepatocellular carcinoma

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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