Simple blood test aims to catch liver cancer before It's too late
NCT ID NCT05199259
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new blood test designed to detect liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) early in people who are at high risk because they have cirrhosis. The test looks for specific DNA markers and proteins in the blood that may signal the presence of cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from participants with and without liver cancer to see how accurate the test is.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multi-analyte Blood Test
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this blood test could offer a simple, non-invasive way to catch liver cancer early in people with cirrhosis, potentially improving survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is a development and validation study, not a treatment trial. The test may not prove accurate enough for widespread use, and false positives or negatives are possible.
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Conditions
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Gastroenterology and Liver Institute
RECRUITINGEscondido, California, 02025, United States
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Guardian Angel Research Center
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33614, United States
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Impact Research Institute
RECRUITINGWaco, Texas, 76710, United States
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Providence Facey Medical Foundation
RECRUITINGMission Hills, California, 91345, United States
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South Texas Research Institute
RECRUITINGEdinburg, Texas, 78539, United States
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Texas Gastro Research
RECRUITINGEl Paso, Texas, 79936, United States
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UF Hepatology Research at CTRB
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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