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Comparison of ultraSound, Abbreviated MRI witH and Without HBP aS mOdalities for HCC suRveillance in patienTs With High Risk

Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital

Summary

Active surveillance in high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) populations enables early detection of tumors. The currently recommended monitoring protocol involves biannual serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing combined with liver ultrasound (US) examinations. However, conventional US demonstrates limited sensitivity in detecting early-stage HCC lesions. MRI demonstrates high sensitivity in monitoring cirrhotic patients, but prolonged scanning time limits its routine clinical application. Several abbreviated MRI protocols have been developed for HCC detection, aiming to reduce acquisition time while improving early-stage HCC diagnostic accuracy. The main question this clinical trial aims to answer is: Can non-contrast abbreviated MRI (NC-AMRI) and enhanced abbreviated MRI (E-AMRI) detect more early-stage HCC lesions compared to US-based screening? Researchers will randomly divide the participants into three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio, with different surveillance strategies, focused on early HCC detection rates.

Official title: Comparison of ultraSound, Abbreviated MRI witH and Without HBP aS mOdalities for HCC suRveillance in patienTs With High Risk: a Multi-centers, Randomized Controlled Open-label Trial

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