Blood protein test aims to catch liver cancer sooner

NCT ID NCT06544083

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

Summary

This study is testing whether proteins in the blood can help detect liver cancer at an early stage. Researchers will compare blood samples from 600 people—some with liver cancer and some healthy—to find protein patterns that signal the disease. The goal is to create a simple, non-invasive diagnostic tool that could lead to earlier treatment and better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that catches liver cancer earlier, when treatment is more likely to work.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The protein model may not be accurate enough for widespread use, and results need validation in larger, more diverse groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China

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