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Clinical Effectiveness of Microwave Ablation Using Starwave Microwave Generator for Hepatic Malignancies

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 85 YearsAllSeoul National University Hospital
NCT06426992 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to determine the technical success rate of creating a safety margin of 5 mm or more including the tumor by performing image-guided percutaneous microwave thermal therapy using a microwave generator and antenna developed by StarMed for the treatment of small liver cancer and the 1-year local recurrence rate based on follow-up imaging tests.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Child-Pugh Class A or B * Patients with suspected hepatocellular carcinoma or residual/recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma of 4 cm or less on MDCT, CEUS, or MRI performed within the last 60 days or Patients with suspected metastatic liver cancer of 4 cm or less on MDCT, CEUS, or MRI performed within the last 60 days, for whom microwave thermal ablation is being considered Exclusion Criteria: * In cases where there are three or more malignant liver tumors * When the maximum size of the tumor exceeds 4 cm * Diffuse infiltrative type of cancer with unclear tumor boundaries * When the tumor is adhered to the central hepatic portal vein, hepatic vein, or bile duct by 5 mm or more * Severe liver failure (Child-Pugh Class C) * In cases of vascular invasion by malignant liver tumors * Severe coagulopathy (platelet count below 50,000/mm³ or INR prolonged by more than 50%) * In cases of multiple extrahepatic metastases * Situations where it is highly unlikely to obtain appropriate data for research purposes
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What it tests

  • Starwave Microwave Ablation System
  • Microwave Ablation
  • Ultrasound-CT fusion guidance system
  • Local anesthesia and Conscious sedation
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Where

1 site
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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