Evaluating the use of technetium (99mTc) galactosyl serum albumin to predict complications in patients undergoing surgery for liver tumors

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What is this study about?

This study focuses on individuals with a Hepatic tumor, which is a growth or mass found in the liver. The research aims to determine if a specific imaging method can better predict potential health problems following surgery to remove these tumors. During the study, a substance called technetium (99mtc) galactosyl serum albumin is administered through an intravenous administration, which means it is delivered directly into a vein. This substance is used in combination with SPECT/CT, a specialized imaging technique that combines different types of scans to create detailed pictures of the body.

The process involves comparing the results of the new imaging method with standard ways of checking how well the liver is working. These existing methods include the indocyanine green clearance test, which measures how the liver processes a specific dye, and various scoring systems like the Child-Pugh score and the MELD score used to assess liver health. Additionally, ultrasound elastography, a non-invasive way to check the stiffness of the liver, may be used. By comparing these different tools, the study seeks to find the most accurate way to identify patients who might face complications after their surgery.

Who Can Join the Study?

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must have a confirmed or suspected hepatic tumor, which is an abnormal growth or mass found in the liver.
  • You must be scheduled to receive local treatment, which means a medical procedure aimed at treating the tumor in a specific area of the body.
  • Your treatment plan must have been decided during a multidisciplinary team conference, which is a meeting where different types of medical specialists work together to agree on the best care plan for you.

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • People who have had an allergic reaction, also known as hypersensitivity, to Technetium-99m or albumin (a protein found in blood).
  • Individuals who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • People who are unable to make their own independent decisions regarding their medical care.
  • Individuals with a hepatic tumor, which is a growth or mass located in the liver.

Where you can join this trial?

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Site Name City Country Status
Rigshospitalet Copenhagen Denmark

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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Denmark Denmark
Not yet recruiting
01.01.2026

Trial locations

Technetium-99m galactosyl serum albumin is a special liquid injected into the bloodstream that acts as a tracing agent. It is used during medical imaging to help doctors see how well the liver is functioning by showing how the liver absorbs and processes the substance.

Investigated diseases:

Hepatic tumor – This is an abnormal growth of cells within the liver. These growths can arise from the liver cells themselves or from other organs that spread to the liver. As the condition progresses, the tumor cells multiply and can increase in size. This process can disrupt the normal structure and function of the liver tissue.

Trial ID:
2025-524477-17-00
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

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