Plain-English translation of NCT05433467 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether using a CT scanner to place a special localization needle can help surgeons find and remove very small liver cancers (smaller than 1 centimeter) that are hard to see during surgery. The needle marks the exact location of the tumor, making it easier for surgeons to remove it completely. This approach may improve outcomes for patients with cirrhosis who have these tiny tumors.
Very small liver cancers can be extremely difficult for surgeons to locate during an operation, even when they can see the tumor on imaging before surgery. This trial exists to test whether marking the tumor with a special needle beforehand helps surgeons find and remove these cancers more successfully.
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If you qualify, on the day of your scheduled surgery, you would undergo a CT-guided procedure where doctors place a special localization needle to mark your tumor. You would then be taken directly to the operating room where surgeons would remove the marked tumor. The entire process happens on the same day before your operation.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital
Enrollment target
~5 participants
Started
May 2022
Primary completion
April 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Guo-Qing Jiang, MD
Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University
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