Preventing Liver Cancer Mortality Through Imaging With Ultrasound vs. MRI

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular Cirrhosis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
4,700 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial
The study is a randomized trial of two different screening methods for early detection of liver cancer in patients with cirrhosis of the liver. The goal of PREMIUM is to compare an abbreviated version of the diagnostic gold standard for HCC (aMRI) +AFP to the standard-of-care screening (US+AFP) in patients at high risk of developing HCC. The investigators hypothesize that HCC will be detected at e…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cirrhosis due to any underlying etiology diagnosed by one or more of the following: * Histology of liver biopsy * Radiologic criteria (nodular liver, evidence of portal hypertension) * Clinical signs of cirrhosis (gastroesophageal varices, ascites, hepatic encephalo…
Contacts

George N Ioannou, MD MS

(206) 277-3136

George.Ioannou@va.gov

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