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ALTUS: Performance of a Multi- Target Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Test in Subjects With Increased Risk

ALTUS: Performance of a Multi- Target Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Test in Subjects With Increased Risk

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05064553
Enrollment
2990
Registered
2021-10-01
Start date
2021-07-26
Completion date
2026-12-31
Last updated
2025-10-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatocellular Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Cancer

Keywords

Blood Sample Collection, CT/MRI, Ultrasound, Combined Hepatocellular and Cholangiocarcinoma, HCC Surveillance

Brief summary

The primary objective is to assess overall sensitivity and specificity of Oncoguard™ Liver for hepatocellular cancer (HCC) detection in a surveillance population.

Detailed description

The study will include participants aged 18 years and older who are at increased risk for HCC, including individuals with liver cirrhosis or non-cirrhotic individuals with chronic hepatitis B infection.

Interventions

DEVICEStandard of Care CT/MRI Imaging

Subjects with positive ultrasound are anticipated to have standard of care imaging follow-up as well as other procedures as needed.

DEVICEStudy CT/MRI Imaging

Subjects with negative ultrasound will be sent for a study CT/MRI.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTOncoguard™ Liver Test

Subjects will have a blood sample collected for the Oncoguard™ Liver Test.

Sponsors

Exact Sciences Corporation
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Be 18 years of age or older. 2. Understand the study procedures, be able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study, and have authorization for release of data, including personal health data and images, to the study Investigator, Sponsor, and regulatory authorities. 3. Present for surveillance imaging due to increased risk for HCC, including either: 1. Diagnosis of cirrhosis based on at least one of the following: * Histology from a liver biopsy. * Ultrasound, CT, or MRI showing a cirrhotic liver combined with portal hypertension (as evidenced by the presence of intra-abdominal varices, or recanalized umbilical vein, or ascites or splenomegaly or thrombocytopenia \[defined as Platelet count \< 150,000\]). The imaging results must have been obtained within 5 years of study enrollment. * Liver stiffness ≥4.71 kilopascal (kPa) by Magnetic Resonance (MR) elastography or ≥12.1 kPa by vibration controlled transient elastography. * Presence of varices on endoscopy or imaging and presence of a chronic liver disease. Endoscopy or imaging results must have been obtained within 5 years of study enrollment. OR 2. Non-cirrhotic subjects with chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection (Hepatitis B surface antigen present for \>6 months)

Exclusion criteria

1. Known cancer diagnosis (including active malignancy) within the past 5 years except for nonmelanoma skin cancer. 2. Chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy within 5 years prior to study enrollment. 3. Known Child-Pugh class C liver function at the time of enrollment, except for those on the waiting list for transplant. 4. Solid liver nodule \>1 cm by ultrasound or elevated Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) (\>100 ng/mL) in 12 months preceding the qualifying surveillance imaging visit without subsequent documentation of HCC negative or LIRADS 1 (Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System) by diagnostic CT/MRI. 5. Females known to be pregnant at the time of enrollment. 6. Illness that the Investigator believes poses a significant risk of mortality during the study period, including but not limited to 1. Congestive heart failure with ejection fraction \<50% 2. Chronic lung disease requiring supplemental oxygen. 3. History of recent stroke. 7. Sustained virologic response (SVR) for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) (undetectable HCV RNA 12 to 24 weeks after completion of antiviral therapy) for \>10 years prior to enrollment. 8. Not able to have IV contrast for CT or MRI due to 1. Allergy to IV contrast and unwilling or unable to receive IV contrast after pre-medication. 2. Estimated glomerular filtration rate \<35 mL/min and not on hemodialysis.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To demonstrate that Oncoguard™ Liver early-stage HCC sensitivity is non-inferior to that of ultrasound within a 5% marginA maximum of 30 days from study or standard-of-care CT or MRI exam.
To demonstrate that Oncoguard™ Liver HCC specificity exceeds 82%A maximum of 30 days from study or standard-of-care CT or MRI exam.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To determine a point estimate and 95% confidence interval for Oncoguard™ Liver overall HCC sensitivityA maximum of 30 days from study or standard-of-care CT or MRI exam.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026