An Exosome-Based Liquid Biopsy for the Differential Diagnosis of Primary Liver Cancer (NCT06342414)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
It is sometimes difficult to precisely understand whether a primary liver cancer is a hepatocellular carcinoma or a cholangiocarcinoma. The researchers will develop and validate a liquid biopsy, based on exosomal content analysis and powered by machine learning, to help clinicians differentiate these two cancers before surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: City of Hope Medical Center — Duarte, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- ELUCIDATE (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- City of Hope Medical Center — Duarte, California
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University — Fukuoka,
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University — Kumamoto,
- Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine — Sapporo,
- Tokushima University — Tokushima,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (626) 218-3452
Email: AJGOEL@COH.ORG
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.