Plain-English translation of NCT06316154 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial studies patients who are having surgery to treat liver cysts caused by a parasitic infection called echinococcosis. During your scheduled surgery, doctors will collect small samples of the cyst's protective tissue lining and surrounding liver tissue to examine them under a microscope. This research aims to help doctors better understand how the parasites live in these cysts and improve surgical treatment options in the future.
Echinococcosis is a serious parasitic infection that forms cysts in the liver. Doctors need to understand exactly what's living inside the protective capsule around these cysts so they can develop better ways to treat the disease and prevent it from coming back.
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If you qualify, you will undergo your planned liver cyst surgery as normal. During the surgery, your surgeon will collect small tissue samples from the cyst's protective lining and the surrounding area—this is a routine part of the procedure and adds no extra time or risk. These samples will then be examined in the laboratory to study the parasites and tissue characteristics. Your participation essentially involves agreeing to let the surgical team keep and study tissue that would otherwise be discarded.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 29, 2026 · Not medical advice
Uzbekistan
Sponsor
Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Surgery Named After V. Vakhidov
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
October 2023
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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