Using 3D ultrasound for liver and kidney tumor procedures
Official title: Use of 3-Dimensional (3D) Ultrasound Imaging to Guide the Treatment of Abdominal Tumours Using Focal Ablation or Biopsies
Run by Western University, Canada · NCT03844399 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using 3D ultrasound during liver and kidney tumor procedures can help doctors see better and improve the results for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Western University, Canada Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 3, 2020 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | February 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03844399 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for standard care liver or kidney ablation or biopsy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients not undergoing liver or kidney procedures will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of 3D ultrasound guidance during standard care ablation or biopsy procedures for liver and kidney tumors. The 3D ultrasound technology captures a series of 2D images that are then transformed into a 3D volume, allowing for enhanced visualization of the targeted area. Physicians will acquire images during the procedures, and these will be compared with pre- and post-procedure CT images to assess the accuracy of tumor removal or targeting. The study aims to improve diagnostic and intervention outcomes for patients undergoing these procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate tumor targeting and improved outcomes for patients undergoing liver or kidney procedures.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of 3D ultrasound is gaining traction, this specific application in liver and kidney procedures is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients who are scheduled for standard care liver or kidney ablation or biopsy Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Victoria Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aaron Fenster
- Email: afenster@uwo.ca
- Phone: 5199315777
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.