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New ultrasound could predict chemo success in weeks, not months

NCT ID NCT07583381

Diagnosis Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a special ultrasound technique called contrast-enhanced subharmonic ultrasound to see if it can predict whether chemotherapy is working for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Currently, doctors wait about 2 months for CT or MRI scans to see if tumors shrink. This ultrasound looks at blood flow inside tumors after just 1-2 chemo cycles. The trial will enroll 107 adults with newly diagnosed liver metastases who haven't had treatment yet.

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Active substance
contrast-enhanced subharmonic ultrasound
What this could lead to
If successful, this ultrasound technique could help doctors quickly tell if chemotherapy is working for liver tumors, allowing faster treatment adjustments.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage diagnostic study with only 107 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology may not reliably predict treatment response in practice.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 107 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years. 2. Histologically or radiologically confirmed, initially diagnosed and have not undergone any treatment colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM). 3. Lesion size ≤ 6 cm (preferably located adjacent to major anatomical structures such as large vessels or bile ducts). 4. Lesion depth ≤ 10 cm on ultrasound imaging. 5. Planned to receive guideline-recommended first-line systemic therapy. 6. The target lesion has not undergone any prior systemic or local treatment, including surgery, ablation, embolization, targeted therapy, or investigational agents, before enrollment. 7. Willingness to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to cooperate with contrast-enhanced ultrasound or subharmonic imaging examinations (e.g., dyspnea when lying supine or excessive out-of-plane motion). 2. Know or suspected allergy to the contrast agent or other contraindications to its use. 3. Target lesion not previously evaluated or managed according to standard systemic treatment protocols. 4. Clinically unstable condition, advanced-stage disease, or patients with an unpredictable clinical course that may affect treatment tolerance or follow-up. 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 6. Inability to understand or comply with the study protocol, including the requirement to complete follow-up visits and examinations.

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Conditions

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colorectal neoplasm liver and intrahepatic bile duct neoplasm Liver Neoplasms

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Colorectal liver metastasis Colorectal neoplasms Liver neoplasms

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