Defining the Ablative Dose for Y-90 TARE (NCT07586046) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Defining the Ablative Dose for Y-90 TARE
United States30 participantsStarted 2026-05
Plain-language summary
This study is being done to help doctors improve how they treat liver tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or treated with standard ablation techniques. The researchers want to find out the best amount of radiation that needs to be delivered to completely destroy (or ablate) parts of the liver that have cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), cholangiocarcinoma, or liver-dominant metastatic disease not amenable to surgical resection or ablation.
* Age ≥18 years.
* Tumor size ≤5 cm requiring treatment of ≤2 Couinaud segments.
* Child-Pugh class A or B liver function
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2.
* Adequate organ and bone marrow function as defined below:
* Leukocytes (WBC) ≥ 3,000/mcL
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500/mcL
* Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL
* Platelets ≥ 50,000/mcL
* Total bilirubin ≤ 3.0 mg/dL
* AST ≤ 100 U/L, ALT ≤ 120 U/L
* Creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL or estimated GFR ≥ 40 mL/min/1.73 m²
* Ability to undergo imaging and laboratory evaluations required by the study.
* Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Extrahepatic metastases.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
* Tumors requiring treatment of more than two Couinaud segments.
* Known hypersensitivity to gadolinium-based contrast agents.
* Contraindications to MRI (e.g., incompatible pacemakers, claustrophobia unresponsive to sedation).
* Coagulopathy or clinical instability precluding angiographic intervention.
* Prisoners or individuals under legal custody.
* Adults unable to consent.
* Individuals under 18 years of age.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Ablative Dose Threshold for Y90 Radiation Segmentectomy
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of post-treatment Y90 12 month follow up visit
2
Impact of Cirrhosis on Ablative Dose Requirements
Timeframe: From enrollment to enrollment to post-treatment Y-90 12 month follow-up visit