Clinical Research Directory

Head-to-Head Comparison of Hepatocellular Cancer (HCC) Screening Strategies: A Prospective Population-Based Cohort Study in Zhongshan City

Based on the preliminary retrospective validation of the efficacy of five HCC screening strategies(including conventional AFP combined with ultrasound-based general screening strategy, REACH-B, AGED, aMAPand aMAP 3.0 risk score) in Xiaolan Town, a head-to-head comparison for HCC screening is conducted in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province. The study is a prospective, single-center, head-to-head trial aiming to enroll 4,500 HBsAg-positive individuals. It adopts a two-phase design of "HBV screening first, followed by HCC surveillance":Phase I: Recruitment of age-eligible populations at study sites for HBsAg screening to establish a high-risk cohort positive for hepatitis B surface antigen.Phase II: Implementation of uniform HCC surveillance (AFP combined with liver ultrasound every six months) for HBsAg-positive individuals, with concurrent application of different risk stratification models to evaluate risk levels and screening efficacy for each participant during follow-up.Furthurmore, based on baseline biological information and follow-up data, the study also aims to explore the development of a more effective risk prediction model for HCC.

Spanish Registry of Digestive Tumours RETUD

The aim of this observational study is to assess the current state of digestive tumours in Spain. By doing so, it seeks to enhance the quality of care, optimize the diagnosis and treatment of digestive tumours, and identify opportunities for improvement that can benefit patients. The study will investigate the epidemiological, biological, and clinical characteristics of digestive tumors diagnosed in patients aged 18 and older across healthcare centres in Spain. It also aims to generate knowledge and scientific evidence for events and situations that may impact on patients with digestive tumours (e.g. COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic). Furthermore, subject to the patient's consent, biological samples may be collected for use in translational research projects and for the identification of molecular markers that may be useful in healthcare decision-making.