PSMA PET for the Staging and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Launched by VA OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT · Jun 5, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 24, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying a new imaging technique called F18-Piflufolastat (PSMA) PET/CT to see how well it works for diagnosing and managing liver cancer known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The researchers want to find out if using this advanced imaging method, along with traditional imaging tests, can give doctors better information about liver lesions and help them make more accurate decisions about treatment and care for patients with HCC.
To be eligible for the trial, participants must be adults over 18 years old who are new patients with HCC that falls into specific stages of the disease (BCLC B or C). However, people with certain health issues, like kidney problems or other active cancers, are not able to join. If you participate, you can expect to undergo additional imaging tests and help researchers understand how this new PET scan could improve the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and everyone is welcome, regardless of gender.
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adult patients age \>18 years from the VA medical system
- • Treatment-naïve patients with HCC with BCLC B or C disease
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with renal dysfunction or contrast allergy that precludes contrast enhanced cross sectional imaging
- • Patients with presence of active primary malignancy other than HCC and non-melanoma skin cancer in the past 3 years
About Va Office Of Research And Development
The VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of veterans through innovative research initiatives. As a pivotal sponsor of clinical trials, ORD focuses on a broad spectrum of health-related topics, including mental health, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management, ensuring that findings are directly applicable to the unique needs of the veteran population. With a commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, ORD promotes rigorous study designs and ethical standards, facilitating the translation of research discoveries into improved clinical practices and policies that enhance veteran care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Miami, Florida, United States
Miami, Florida, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Binu V John, MD MPH
Principal Investigator
Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported