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Liver Cancer Screening Study

The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of two liver cancer screening methods (ultrasound-based versus biomarker-based screening )to detect liver cancer at an early stage. Finding liver cancer early is important to increase the chances of getting treatment and decreasing the risk of dying from cancer.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 85 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide), South Carolina, Virginia

What will be asked of you

At each visit, you will meet with a member of the study team and fill out questionnaires, provide blood samples, and may need ultrasound imaging.

Incentives

Information provided upon request

In-person visits:
20

Total length of participation:
10 years

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B
Eligible for liver cancer surveillance
Able to provide informed consent

Not eligible if:

History of hepatocellular carcinoma or cholangiocarcinoma
History of solid organ transplantation
Actively listed for liver transplantation
Known pregnancy

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Burnett-Womack Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Andrew Moon
Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Stomach, Digestion and Gut Health

IRB Number

24-1540

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT06084234

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