Evaluating 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT for treating advanced liver cancer

The Value of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT in the Efficacy Evaluation of Advanced Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Systemic Antitumor Therapy

Ruijin Hospital · NCT06746194

This study is testing if a special type of imaging can help doctors see how well treatment is working for people with advanced liver cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorRuijin Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06746194 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT imaging in assessing the response of patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma to systemic antitumor therapy. Participants will undergo PET/CT scans before treatment and after three months of therapy, with their imaging results compared to histopathological findings to determine efficacy. The study aims to enhance the evaluation process for treatment responses in this patient population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with a pathological and clinical diagnosis of advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Not a fit: Patients with serious comorbidities or conditions that may interfere with participation, such as severe organ dysfunction or those who are pregnant, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of treatment response evaluations for patients with advanced liver cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of PET/CT imaging in cancer evaluation is established, the specific application of 68Ga-FAPI in this context is relatively novel and not extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Pathological and clinical diagnosis of advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma patients.
2. Signed and dated informed consent form.
3. Commitment to comply with research procedures and co-operation in the implementation of the full research process.
4. Aged 18-75 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with serious illnesses that researchers consider unsuitable for participation in this clinical study. Such as severe heart and lung failure, severe bone marrow suppression, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, etc.
2. Intestinal perforation, complete intestinal obstruction
3. Pregnant women and women who may be pregnant, women who are breastfeeding.
4. Non-compliant person

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Hepatocellular Carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, 68Ga-FAPI, PET/CT

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.