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HepQuant: Study to Assess the Role of Blood-based Biomarkers and Quantitative MR Imaging for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer

HepQuant: Pilot Study to Assess the Role of Blood-based Biomarkers and Quantitative MR Imaging for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer


Sponsor

Montefiore Medical Center

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a pilot and feasibility study assessing the role of quantitative multiparametric MRI and blood-based biomarkers for the measurement of liver function in patients receiving radiation therapy for liver cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), cholangiocarcinoma, or liver metastases regardless of primary histology, that are undergoing photon radiation either in the de-novo or re-irradiation setting. The goal of this study is to prospectively evaluate the feasibility of using quantitative multiparametric MRI to monitor liver function at baseline and following liver radiation therapy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at whether blood-based biomarkers and quantitative MRI imaging can predict how well the liver tolerates and responds to radiation therapy in people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma) or cancer that has spread to the liver. A subset of participants will also undergo a special liver function test called HepQuant. The goal is to find better ways to monitor liver health before, during, and after radiation treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 18 years old - You have liver cancer or a cancer that has spread to the liver (hepatic metastases) and are receiving radiation therapy as part of your care - You are able to provide informed consent and complete the required follow-up visits - Prior liver treatments (surgery, TACE, ablation, chemotherapy, or radiation) are allowed **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to undergo MRI (due to metal implants, claustrophobia, or other contraindications) - You are too unwell to complete the study requirements - You do not consent to blood draws or imaging for research purposes - For the HepQuant sub-study: you do not meet the additional criteria required for that specific test Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTHepQuant DuO

HepQuant DuO is a quantitative liver function test. It assesses cholate uptake, a liver specific function. Cholate is a naturally occurring substance that is cleared by the liver. Cholate uptake reflects the health of liver cells.

OTHERMultiparametric MRI Scans

Standard of care


Locations(1)

Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, United States

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