Sound waves for liver tumors
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new, noninvasive treatment called histotripsy that uses sound waves to destroy small liver tumors. It is for people whose liver cancer hasn't spread much and who haven't had success with or can't have surgery or other standard treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 21 years old.
- You have liver cancer (either starting in the liver or spread from another cancer) that is limited to your liver, with up to 3 small spots (each 3 cm or smaller).
- Your liver tumors can be seen clearly on an ultrasound scan.
- You are in reasonably good health (able to do daily activities) and your liver and blood tests are within acceptable ranges.
- You can safely have general anesthesia for the procedure, and you expect to live at least 3 more months.
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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