Using advanced imaging techniques to diagnose liver cancer
Official title: Clinical Impact of 18F-FDGal PET/CT and PET/MRI in Patients Suspected of or Diagnosed With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Run by University of Aarhus · NCT05871892 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if new imaging techniques can help doctors better detect and understand liver cancer in patients who might have it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 125 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 11, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 20, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05871892 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years who are newly-referred patients suspected of or diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, nursing, or have renal insufficiency may 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of 18F-FDGal PET/CT and PET/MRI imaging techniques in patients suspected of or diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The study aims to determine if these advanced imaging modalities can improve the detection and characterization of HCC compared to traditional imaging methods. By focusing on newly-referred patients, the trial seeks to enhance diagnostic accuracy and potentially influence treatment decisions for this aggressive cancer. The study is conducted at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic accuracy for hepatocellular carcinoma, allowing for earlier and more effective treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of PET imaging in cancer diagnosis is established, the specific application of 18F-FDGal PET/CT and PET/MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly-referred patients suspected of or diagnosed with HCC * Age above 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * The patient does not want to take part in the study * The responsible investigator determines that the patient is not qualified for a PET scan. * Patients who are offered systemic chemotherapy or best supportive care will be excluded. * Renal insufficiency (estimated glomerular filtration rate \[eGFR\] \<30 ml/min/1.73 m2 body surface area). * Pregnant or nursing patients.
Where it's running
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mona Kristiansen, MD
- Email: mkk@clin.au.dk
- Phone: +4527491598
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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.