Better liver cancer screening with GAAD score and imaging
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether adding a blood test (the GAAD score) to standard imaging can better detect liver cancer at an early stage in people with chronic liver disease. It may help you if you have cirrhosis or certain types of liver scarring.
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Who can take part
- You have cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) or certain types of chronic liver disease with advanced scarring.
- You have not had liver cancer (HCC) in the past.
- You are able to have both a CT scan and an MRI.
- Your kidney function is good enough (GFR above 45).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not taking blood thinners called vitamin K antagonists.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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