HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA

This study tests a mix of three drugs (durvalumab, bevacizumab, tremelimumab) plus a procedure called TACE (which delivers chemotherapy beads to the liver) in people with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can stop the cancer from growing f…

This phase 3 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, as the first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves 214 Chinese patients and will measure safety, side effects, and how w…

This study tests a mix of antibodies that help the immune system fight cancer, block tumor growth signals, and cut off the tumor's blood supply. It is for adults with head and neck cancer that did not respond to prior treatment or has no standard options. Participants receive inf…

This study tests a two-step treatment for liver cancer. First, patients receive TheraSphere, tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver to target tumors. Then, they get two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) to help the immune system fight remaining cancer cell…

This study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) before and after a standard tumor-burning procedure (radiofrequency ablation) can prevent small liver cancers from returning. About 202 adults with early-stage liver cancer will be randomly ass…

This study tests whether combining two drugs, domvanalimab and zimberelimab, can shrink or control advanced liver and bile duct cancers that have stopped responding to earlier treatments. About 58 adults with these cancers will receive the drug combination. The main goal is to se…

This study tests whether combining the drug regorafenib with a targeted radiation treatment (Y-90 radioembolization) can control liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 30 adults with this type of liver cancer will receive the combination therapy. The main goals are…

This phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in children and young adults with rare cancers like sarcomas, Wilms tumor, and others that have come back or not responded to treatment. Cabozantinib works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The study a…

This study looks at how well immunotherapy drug combinations work for people with liver cancer living in cold parts of China. Researchers will track 1,000 patients to see if these treatments help them live longer and slow cancer growth. The goal is to find the best treatment plan…

This trial compares two FDA-approved catheters used during TACE, a procedure that delivers chemotherapy directly to liver tumors. Twelve participants with liver cancer or neuroendocrine tumors will receive two TACE procedures, each using a different catheter. The goal is to see w…

This early-phase trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (Opdivo) with or without relatlimab before and after surgery is safe and feasible for people with liver cancer that can be removed. About 31 participants will receive the drugs before surgery, then cont…

This study tested different combinations of immune-boosting drugs (durvalumab, tremelimumab, and bevacizumab) in 433 adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if these drugs are safe and can shrink tumors or slow the disease…

This phase 2 trial tests whether simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug, can prevent liver cancer in 52 adults with liver cirrhosis. Participants take simvastatin and are monitored with blood tests and imaging to see if cancer-related markers change. The goal is to …

This study tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a targeted drug given directly into the liver's blood supply to shrink tumors in people with liver cancer that may be removable with surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can make surgery more effective and…

This early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…

This study tests a therapy called AZD5851, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified in a lab to recognize and attack liver cancer cells. The trial includes 94 adults with advanced or recurrent liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. …

This phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immune checkpoint inhibitor IMC-001 before surgery can shrink tumors in people with resectable gastric, esophageal, or liver cancer. About 48 participants will receive two cycles of the drug, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…

This early-phase study tests whether adding an experimental drug called NP137 to the standard two-drug therapy (Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab) is safe and effective for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 43 adults who have not had prior syst…

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) plus a targeted therapy (lenvatinib) as a first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolled 114 participants and is activ…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) with radiation can shrink tumors in people with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. The study enrolled 37 adults whose cancer had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The goal i…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding doxorubicin to sorafenib can help people with advanced liver cancer whose disease has progressed while on sorafenib alone. The study enrolls 30 adults with confirmed liver cancer and Child-Pugh A cirrhosis or no cirrhosis. Researchers …

This early trial tests whether combining the drug lenvatinib with a new experimental drug, VIC-1911, is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced liver cancer. Only 12 participants will be enrolled, and the study is open-label, meaning everyone gets the combination. The …

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called NTX-1088, which targets a protein on cancer cells, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involves 90 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are …

This study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) to a standard liver cancer procedure called TACE helps people with untreated liver cancer live longer or delay the cancer from getting worse. About 342 adults with liver cancer who are not cand…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding two drugs (durvalumab and bevacizumab) to a standard liver cancer procedure called TACE can help control the disease longer. About 724 patients with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed are participating. The main goal is to see h…

This study tests a new oil called T-ACE Oil, mixed with a chemotherapy drug, for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The oil is injected directly into the liver's blood vessels to block them and deliver chemo to the tumor. The trial aims to see if it is sa…

This early-stage trial tests a DNA vaccine called INO-8000, given with an immune booster, to see if it can help people with chronic hepatitis C fight the virus. The study involves 33 participants and focuses on safety and finding the best dose. The vaccine is delivered through in…

This study tests a special electrode for radiofrequency ablation in people with small liver cancers (3 cm or less). The electrode monitors temperature and can adjust its tip to match tumor shape, aiming to destroy the tumor while protecting nearby organs. Researchers will track w…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug casdozokitug to a standard immunotherapy combination (toripalimab plus bevacizumab) can safely shrink tumors in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolls 72 participants and…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called AI-061, which combines two immune-boosting antibodies (anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4) into one treatment. The study will enroll 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to find a safe…

This study tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer than current standard treatments. About 732 participants who have not had prior systemic therapy will be randomly assigned to receiv…

This study tests whether adding three drugs (durvalumab, tremelimumab, and lenvatinib) to a standard liver cancer procedure called TACE can help people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 760 participants worldwide will receive either TACE alone or TACE plu…

This phase 2 study is testing whether giving the immune-boosting drug cemiplimab (alone or with other drugs) before surgery can shrink tumors in people with non-small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, or head and neck cancer. About 65 participants will receive treatment before thei…

This study tests a precise type of radiation called SBRT for people with liver cancer or tumors that have spread to the liver. It includes 280 participants with various liver tumor types. The goal is to see how well SBRT controls tumor growth and what side effects occur.

This phase 2 trial tests whether slowly increasing the dose of the cancer drug regorafenib helps patients with advanced liver cancer tolerate it better. About 28 adults who have already tried one prior treatment will start at a low dose and increase weekly. The main goal is to se…

This Phase 3 study tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer than the current standard drug sorafenib. About 1,300 participants who have not had prior systemic therapy are being enrolled. The …

This study tests whether avatrombopag, a pill that boosts platelet production, can help people with gastrointestinal cancer who develop low platelets from chemotherapy. About 60 participants will receive either avatrombopag or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can raise p…

This study tests an experimental drug, YL201, in about 990 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, prostate, and liver cancers. The goal is to check safety and see if tumors shrink. It is an early-stage trial, so the drug is not yet proven to work.

This study is testing a treatment called Eye90 microspheres for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The microspheres are tiny glass beads containing radioactive yttrium-90, which are injected into the liver's blood vessels to deliver radiation directly to …

This phase 2 trial is testing the drugs atezolizumab and bevacizumab in 36 people with inoperable liver cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see how long the cancer stays under control and to study changes in tumors and blood before an…

This study tests whether the drugs durvalumab (alone or with bevacizumab) can delay or prevent liver cancer from returning in patients who have had surgery or ablation to remove their tumors. About 900 participants at high risk of recurrence will receive either the drug(s) or a p…

This phase 2 trial tests a new drug, ABSK-011, combined with the immunotherapy atezolizumab (or standard care) in 118 people with advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. The study aims to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Par…

This was a planned Phase 1 study to test NP-101, a drug made from black seed, in people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants would have taken NP-101 daily for 28 days before receiving standard Y-90 radiation treatment. The goal was to find the safest …

This study tests a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and bavituximab, in 35 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be treated with surgery or local therapies. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and improves survival. Participants must not have had p…

This study tests a new drug called HCB101 given together with other cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded well to prior therapy. About 500 adults will take part to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The goa…

This study tests whether the targeted drug lenvatinib, given before and after a standard tumor-burning procedure (ablation), can help prevent liver cancer from returning in patients with aggressive tumors. About 32 adults with high-risk features (like high AFP levels or infiltrat…

This phase 1 trial tests a vaccine (p53MVA) that trains the immune system to attack cancer cells with a p53 mutation, given together with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda). The study includes 11 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head and neck, liver, kidn…

This pilot trial is testing whether adding stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to the standard transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) can better control liver cancer in patients waiting for a liver transplant. About 40 patients will be enrolled to see if the combination im…

This study tests whether adding a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion to a two-drug immunotherapy regimen can help people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to the main vein of the liver. About 214 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the triple thera…

This phase II trial tests whether lisinopril, a widely used blood pressure medication, can prevent liver damage from getting worse in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study enrolls 45 adults with advanced liver scarring and measures changes in fibrosis m…

This early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-400 in about 300 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. Participants receive A…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether liver surgery followed by two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can help people with liver cancer that has spread into veins. The study includes 501 participants who have not had prior treatment. The goal is to see if this approach delays …

This study tests a combination of an experimental immune booster (N-803) with standard checkpoint inhibitors in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, bladder, or skin cancer) whose disease progressed after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tu…

This trial tests a device called HistoSonics that uses focused ultrasound (sound waves) to mechanically destroy liver tumors without heat or needles. It includes 24 adults with liver cancer or tumors that spread to the liver. The main goals are to see if the device can fully cove…

This study tests whether icaritin soft capsules, taken daily for up to a year, can help prevent liver cancer from coming back in patients who had surgery to remove their tumor. Twenty adults with high-risk features for recurrence will take the capsules twice a day. The main goal …

This phase 3 trial is testing whether adding tiragolumab to the standard combination of atezolizumab and bevacizumab helps people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 687 participants will receive either the three-drug combo or the two-drug combo pl…

This early-phase trial tests a cancer vaccine (IMA970A) combined with an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) in 10 patients with early- to intermediate-stage liver cancer who have already received standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can help reduce …

This phase 3 study tests whether a combination of cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) works better than the standard drug sorafenib for people with advanced liver cancer who haven't had prior systemic treatment. About 837 adults are taking part. …

This phase 3 study tests whether adding nofazinlimab (an immunotherapy) to lenvatinib (a standard targeted therapy) helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. About 534 participants who have not had prior systemic treatment will receive either the combo or a placebo plu…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding two drugs (camrelizumab and rivoceranib) to a standard liver cancer procedure (TACE) helps people with incurable liver cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 423 participants are randomly assigned to get either the co…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called BOXR1030 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (GPC3). The treatment uses specially designed immune cells given after chemotherapy to help fight the cancer. The main goals are to check safety and find…

This early-phase trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, naptumomab estafenatox and durvalumab, in 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors like pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the body reacts. R…

This phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can prevent liver cancer from coming back in people who have already had surgery or ablation to remove their tumors. About 545 participants at high risk of recurrence will receive either nivolumab or a placebo. The…

This trial tests a device called HistoSonics that uses focused ultrasound waves to mechanically destroy liver tumors without heat, needles, or incisions. About 47 adults with liver cancer or tumors that spread to the liver will receive this treatment. The main goals are to see if…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called NBTXR3, which is injected into tumors and activated by radiation. It is combined with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1) to see if it can help the immune system fight advanced cancers better. The study involves about 145 people with variou…

This study tests an immunotherapy called AlloStim against standard treatments (sorafenib, lenvatinib, or chemotherapy) in 150 Asian adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be treated with surgery or local therapies. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either AlloS…

This study tests a treatment called irreversible electroporation (IRE) for people with liver cancer who cannot have surgery because their tumors are too close to major blood vessels. IRE uses short, strong electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without harming nearby blood ves…

This study tests whether giving a short course of targeted radiation (SBRT) along with two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) before surgery is safe and effective for people with liver cancer that can be removed. About 20 participants will receive this combination…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called BI-1910, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors (including lung and liver cancers) that have worsened after standard treatments. The main goals are to see if the drug is saf…

This early-phase trial tests a new experimental treatment called GAP T cells in children and young adults with liver cancer that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The cells are made from the patient's own immune T cells, which are genetically modified to recogni…

This study is developing an artificial intelligence system that combines CT/MRI scans, lab results, and radiology reports to help diagnose liver cancer and predict how patients will fare after surgery. The AI aims to distinguish benign from malignant liver lesions and differentia…

This study tests whether using two contrast dyes during MRI can better tell apart benign and malignant liver lesions. About 100 patients with known or suspected liver growths will receive both gadoxetate disodium and gadobutrol before imaging. The goal is to see if the combinatio…

This study looks at whether a special PET scan using two tracers (FDG and Choline) can improve how doctors decide which liver cancer patients should get a liver transplant. The trial involves 108 patients from two hospitals in France. The goal is to see if this scan catches cance…

This study tests an AI tool called LEAF that helps doctors analyze CT scans of the abdomen to find liver cancer early. Researchers will use scans from 10,000 patients with confirmed liver tumors to train the AI to better detect cancer. The goal is to improve early screening and g…

This early study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46, which targets a protein (FAP) found around many tumors. About 26 people with various cancers will get a PET/CT scan using this tracer to see where it goes in the body. The goal is to learn if this tracer can hel…

This study is testing a new blood test called Oncoguard Liver to see how well it detects liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people at increased risk, such as those with cirrhosis or hepatitis B. About 3,000 participants will provide a blood sample and undergo imaging like…

This study tests a nurse-led program that starts at least a week before liver cancer surgery. It includes exercise, nutrition advice, mental support, and help quitting smoking or drinking. The goal is to see if this program helps patients stay stronger, feel less anxious, and hav…

This study looks at whether adding a palliative care team early, before surgery, helps cancer patients manage symptoms like pain, fatigue, and anxiety. About 236 adults having certain abdominal cancer surgeries will either get usual care or usual care plus palliative support. The…

This study looks at how COVID-19 impacts people with hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Researchers will track infection rates and see how the virus affects liver function, cancer treatment, and overall health. About 23 participants from a French national liver can…

This study gathers blood, urine, stool, and tissue samples from 132 adults with primary liver cancer who are receiving or have received immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze these samples along with medical records to learn more about how liver cancer develops and responds to t…

This study checks if a computer model called LIRIC can accurately predict who will develop liver cancer using electronic health records. Researchers will track 6 million adults aged 40 and older without a history of liver cancer to see how well the model works. The goal is to imp…

This study collects tumor tissue, blood, and saliva from 2500 people with various solid cancers to analyze their genetic makeup. The goal is to understand why some tumors become resistant to targeted therapies. Samples may also be grown in special mice to study how genetics affec…

This study compares two catheters used during the mapping step before radioembolization for liver cancer. One is a standard microcatheter, the other is a pressure-enabled device (TriNav). The goal is to see if the pressure-enabled catheter delivers more radioactive tracer directl…

This study is a registry that follows 1,000 adults with liver cancer who receive a liver transplant. Researchers will track how long patients live without their cancer coming back and overall survival. The goal is to learn more about outcomes and what predicts recurrence, not to …

This study tests whether an automatic reminder in the electronic health record can increase the number of cirrhosis patients who get screened for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). The reminder prompts doctors to order a liver ultrasound when they see a patient with cirrhos…

This study compares two strategies to increase colon and liver cancer screening among 30,300 veterans. One approach directly reaches out to veterans to schedule tests, while the other helps healthcare providers fix system issues. Researchers will track screening rates over 12 mon…

This study tests a new decision aid tool (OASIS) that helps VA hospitals choose the best strategies to improve screening for liver cancer in patients with cirrhosis. Over 8,000 veterans and clinicians at multiple VA medical centers will participate. The goal is to see if the tool…

This study tests whether sending mailed invitations and assigning patient navigators can increase the number of high-risk patients who attend regular liver cancer ultrasound screenings. The trial includes 652 adults with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B, who are at risk for hepat…

This study follows over 2,700 people with bladder, lung, or liver cancer who are receiving the drug atezolizumab as part of their normal treatment. Researchers are tracking how long patients live and how well the drug controls their cancer outside of a controlled clinical trial. …

This study looks at people with liver cancer that was too large or spread out to remove with surgery, but then completely disappeared after drug treatment. Researchers want to see if having surgery after the drugs work helps people live longer compared to just watching and waitin…

This study looks at whether a home-based exercise program is practical and safe for people aged 65 and older who are waiting for liver or bile duct cancer surgery. About 25 participants will do supervised exercise sessions and be tracked for how many join, stick with it, and repo…

This study looks back at the medical records of 2,500 liver cancer patients treated at a major hospital in Taiwan between 2019 and 2024. It focuses on people who received newer drugs like immunotherapy and targeted therapy instead of the older standard treatment. The goal is to s…

This study is collecting blood and tissue samples from 360 people with early-stage liver cancer who have had surgery to remove their tumors. Researchers want to find biological markers that could predict if the cancer will come back. The goal is to better understand the immune sy…