New hope for liver cancer patients who stop responding to immunotherapy?

NCT ID NCT04588051

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase II trial tests the drug cabozantinib in 20 people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) whose disease got worse after immunotherapy. The goal is to see if cabozantinib can slow tumor growth and improve survival. It is a small, early study, so results are not yet conclusive.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cabozantinib

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for liver cancer patients whose disease has worsened after immunotherapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 participants. The drug may not work or could cause significant side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ASAN Medical Center

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Department of Clinical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong