Analyzing tumor blood vessel properties in liver cancer using advanced imaging techniques.
A 3D DCE-US Interconnected Voxel Analysis Framework for Bedside Characterization of Tumor Vascular Properties in Liver Malignancies.
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10982172
This study is testing a new, gentle way to look at the blood vessels in liver tumors using special ultrasound technology, which could help doctors understand how these tumors grow and respond to treatment, ultimately aiming to give patients more personalized care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10982172 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new method to non-invasively analyze the blood vessel networks in liver tumors using 3D dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (3D DCE-US). By examining the unique vascular properties of tumors, the study aims to improve the understanding of how these properties influence cancer progression and treatment responses. The approach involves advanced computational techniques to assess the interconnected nature of tumor voxels, which can lead to more accurate diagnostics and treatment monitoring. Patients with liver malignancies may benefit from this innovative diagnostic tool that aims to provide personalized treatment insights.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with primary or metastatic liver cancers.
Not a fit: Patients with liver tumors that are not accessible for imaging or those with other unrelated health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and personalized treatment strategies for patients with liver cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for tumor analysis, suggesting that this approach could yield significant advancements in liver cancer diagnostics.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EL KAFFAS, AHMED — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: EL KAFFAS, AHMED
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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