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Contrast Sonography for Evaluation of Liver Tumors Prior to Radiofrequency Ablation

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00584402
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : January 2, 2008
Results First Posted : July 11, 2017
Last Update Posted : July 11, 2017
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Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of California, Davis

Study Description
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Brief Summary:

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the Definity (perflutren lipid microsphere Injectable Suspension) ultrasound contrast agent in identifying small tumors (hepatomas & metastases) within the liver.

Primary objective: To estimate the increase in conspicuity of small intrahepatic tumors with contrast-enhanced sonography

Secondary Objectives: To estimate the effect of tumor type, size, location and depth on the conspicuity of small tumors on contrast-enhanced sonography


Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Liver Neoplasms Drug: perflutren lipid microspheres Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
An estimated 75 patients (age 18 years of age or older) will be enrolled from the population of patients who present for ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of CT or MRI-confirmed multiple primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or metastatic carcinoma, with at least one of the tumors being ≤ 1.5 cm in diameter.

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 8 participants
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Official Title: Contrast Sonography for Evaluation of Liver Tumors Prior to Radiofrequency Ablation
Study Start Date : April 2007
Actual Primary Completion Date : March 2009
Actual Study Completion Date : March 2009

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Drug Information available for: Perflutren

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Contrast sonography
Contrast-enhanced sonography perflutren lipid microspheres
 Drug: perflutren lipid microspheres
perflutren lipid microspheres IV in 0.1 cc doses, as needed, to enhance lesion conspicuity
Other Name: Definity


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Percent of Tumors With Increased Echogenicity (Brightness) Following Contrast-enhanced Sonography [ Time Frame: 15 min ]
    After the systemic iv injection of ultrasound contrast, the real time ultrasound images are visually evaluated, and small intrahepatic tumors are detected on the images. The images pre-contrast and post contrast are compared visually. One tumor per participant was analyzed.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Number of Participants With an Increase in Echogenicity (Brightness) of Small Intrahepatic Tumors Following Contrast-enhanced Sonography Based on Tumor Type, Size, Location and Depth [ Time Frame: 15 min ]
    Visual estimation of the the effect of tumor type, size, location and depth on the conspicuity of small tumors on contrast-enhanced sonography using prior assessment or pathology for tumor type


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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or secondary (metastatic) carcinoma of the liver who have been referred for ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treatment
  • Recent (within 90 days) CT or MRI scan with report of one or more tumors ≤ 1.5 cm in diameter
  • Patient is stable and is to be managed conservatively (i.e. non-surgically)
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known or suspected cardiac shunt(s)
  • Known sensitivity to octafluoropropane
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
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Locations
United States, California
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, United States, 95817
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of California, Davis
Investigators
Principal Investigator: John P. McGahan, M.D. UC Davis School of Medicine Dept. of Radiology
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Responsible Party: University of California, Davis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00584402     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 200715241
First Posted: January 2, 2008    Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: July 11, 2017
Last Update Posted: July 11, 2017
Last Verified: July 2017
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No

Keywords provided by University of California, Davis:
liver cancer

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Liver Neoplasms
Digestive System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
 Neoplasms
Digestive System Diseases
Liver Diseases