Plain-English translation of NCT05492136 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 radiofrequency device during liver cancer surgery can help prevent cancer from returning. Radiofrequency devices are special tools that use heat to seal the edges of where the tumor was removed, similar to how they are already used to destroy tumors. Researchers want to know if this extra step reduces the chance that cancer will come back in the same spot.
Many surgeons already use radiofrequency devices during liver surgery, but nobody has proven that this actually helps prevent cancer from returning or helps patients live longer. This study will find out whether this treatment really makes a difference.
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You would undergo liver cancer surgery as planned. During your surgery, your surgical team will randomly assign you to either standard surgery methods or surgery plus the radiofrequency device treatment. After surgery, you will be followed over time to see whether your cancer returns. The study will track about 720 patients across multiple hospitals to compare the two approaches and determine which leads to better outcomes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
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