Improving liver cancer treatment with better imaging techniques
Anatomical Modeling to Improve the Precision of Image Guided Liver Ablation
This study is looking to make liver cancer treatment more accurate by creating a special model that helps doctors see how the liver changes during the procedure, which could help patients who can’t have surgery to get better results and reduce the chances of the cancer coming back.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10686184 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the precision of image-guided liver ablation, a treatment for liver cancers. It aims to develop a dedicated anatomical model that accounts for changes in the liver's structure during the ablation process. By improving imaging quality and tumor mapping, the research seeks to minimize residual tumors and recurrence rates after treatment. Patients who are not eligible for surgical resection may particularly benefit from this innovative approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with primary or secondary liver cancers who are not eligible for surgical resection.
Not a fit: Patients with liver cancers that are amenable to surgical resection may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment options for patients with liver cancer, improving their chances of local tumor control.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with similar imaging and modeling approaches in improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brock, Kristy — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Brock, Kristy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.