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New ultrasound criteria could replace CT scans for liver cancer Follow-Up

NCT ID NCT07272083

Diagnosis Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a new way to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to see if liver cancer treatment (ablation) worked. Researchers will compare the new CEUS criteria with standard CT or MRI scans in 200 adults. If accurate, this could make follow-up safer and easier by avoiding radiation and contrast dyes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with LI-RADS TRA criteria
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make follow-up scans simpler and safer for liver cancer patients by using ultrasound instead of CT or MRI.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with 200 people, so results may not apply to all patients. The new criteria might not be accurate enough to replace current imaging.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

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

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

Enrolled patients will be adults of both sexes with a diagnosis of HCC and an indication for locoregional thermal ablation with RFA or MWA, referred to the Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound Unit. As per clinical practice, after locoregional treatment and when the treated lesion is visible on B-mode imaging, patients will undergo CEUS approximately 24-48 hours after the procedure (early CEUS) and subsequently at about 4 weeks with CEUS (late CEUS) and MRI/CT

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than 18 years; * HCC nodules treated with locoregional thermal ablation using RFA or MWA; * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study; * Contraindications to performing post-treatment CEUS; * Absence of at least one CEUS examination during follow-up after locoregional thermal ablation with RFA or MWA; * Contraindications to performing post-treatment CT or MRI. * Absence of post-treatment CT or MRI follow-up imaging; * LR-TRA Nonevaluable categorization on post-treatment CT or MRI follow-up imaging.

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Conditions

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hepatocellular carcinoma

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Hepatocellular carcinoma

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia

    RECRUITING

    Roma, 00168, Italy

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