Liver cancer
MONDO:0002691An epithelial or non-epithelial malignant neoplasm that arises from the liver. Representative examples include hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma.
Also known as: cancer of liver, hepatic cancer, liver cancer, malignant liver neoplasm, malignant neoplasm of liver, malignant neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or secondary, malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, malignant tumour of liver
4455 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 255 tagged with Liver cancer itself.
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Sub-types of Liver cancer
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Carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 36 trials · 1,461 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Hepatocellular carcinoma 1,046 trials · 1,091 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bile duct carcinoma 20 trials · 454 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver neuroendocrine carcinoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Undifferentiated carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 1 trial
- Biliary cystadenocarcinoma 0 trials
- Liver carcinoma in situ 0 trials Sub-types →
- Squamous cell carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 0 trials Sub-types →
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Biliary tract cancer 244 trials · 618 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Bile duct cancer 34 trials · 471 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Biliary cystadenocarcinoma 0 trials
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Liver sarcoma 1 trial · 10 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Undifferentiated (embryonal) sarcoma 9 trials
- Bile duct sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Liver angiosarcoma 0 trials
- Liver extraskeletal osteosarcoma 0 trials
- Liver fibrosarcoma 0 trials
- Liver leiomyosarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Liver rhabdomyosarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Liver lymphoma 1 trial
1 sub-type
- Liver diffuse large B-cell lymphoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves plus chemo may slow liver cancer growth in colorectal patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a non-invasive sound wave treatment (histotripsy) to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. About 100 adults whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery will receive both treatments. The go…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microwave probe delivered through the stomach may heat away Hard-to-Reach tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new device that uses endoscopic ultrasound to guide microwave energy directly into pancreatic and liver tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolls 75 adults with locally advanced or metastatic cancer. The main goal is to see whether the …
Sponsor: Banner Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves zapping liver tumors: new study tracks Real-World success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information on how well the HistoSonics Edison System, which uses sound waves (histotripsy) to destroy liver tumors, works in everyday medical practice. Up to 5,000 adults with liver tumors will be followed for up to 5 years after treatment. The main goal…
Sponsor: HistoSonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on liver cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called ECT204 for adults with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial will enroll 60 pe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eureka Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Burning away bile duct blockages: a new weapon against cholangiocarcinoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding radiofrequency ablation to standard chemotherapy and bile duct stenting helps patients with inoperable bile duct cancer. Radiofrequency ablation uses a catheter to deliver heat that destroys tumor tissue blocking the bile duct. Researchers compare …
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AGX101 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Angiex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: enhertu studied in 20+ tumor types
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients who have no other options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a treatment called BSJ019T in Japanese patients with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the treatment can control the cancer's growth and how safe it is. About 51 participants wi…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver pump chemotherapy may boost survival in advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding a chemotherapy pump that delivers drugs directly to the liver (hepatic arterial infusion, or HAI) can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. About 408 participants will receive…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine help fight Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental vaccine called YMN-136 in people with advanced liver, pancreatic, or biliary tract cancer that has progressed after standard treatment. The main goal is to check the vaccine's safety and find the best dose, while also seeing if it…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA vaccine takes on liver cancer in tiny early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a PD-1 mRNA vaccine in 9 adults with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is given as weekly shots for four weeks, then a fifth shot a month later. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also see i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tailored diet before surgery boost liver cancer recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized nutrition plan, combined with exercise and psychological support before surgery, can improve outcomes for people with primary liver cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard dietary advice or an enhanced program …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: tailored workouts may rebuild strength after cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized exercise program can safely help cancer survivors improve their physical fitness and quality of life. Participants who have finished curative treatment at least two months ago will receive a tailored plan based on heart, lung, and muscle as…
Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new immunotherapy called CARE T cells in children and young adults with solid tumors that have returned or not responded to standard treatment. The cells are taken from the patient, genetically modified to recognize a protein (GPC3) found on many so…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation to fight advanced cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I/II trial tests whether injecting NBTXR3 nanoparticles into tumors can make radiation more effective, combined with immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1), for patients with advanced solid cancers that have spread to the lung or liver. The study aims to see if this approach …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a quick zap after liver surgery keep cancer away?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether applying a radiofrequency device to the cut surface of the liver after tumor removal can reduce the chance of cancer returning at that spot. About 720 adults with liver cancer (either colorectal metastases or hepatocellular carcinoma) will be randoml…
Sponsor: Hospital del Mar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could MRI replace CT for sharper cancer radiation planning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instead of standard CT scans to plan radiation therapy can improve treatment accuracy and reduce side effects. It enrolls adults with prostate, liver, or head and neck cancers who need radiation. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug TPD3310 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called TPD3310 in 112 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants receive weekly injections over 28-day cycl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TAIBIDI PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY(SHIJIAZHUANG) CO.,LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device zaps liver tumors with heat in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small study will test a new device that uses heat to destroy liver tumors in 20 people who cannot have surgery. The main goal is to see if the device is safe and how well it works at shrinking tumors after one month. Researchers will also check how the treatment affects the …
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood liver cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a new cell therapy called ET140203 T cells for children and young adults (ages 1–21) with certain liver cancers—hepatoblastoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, or related tumors—that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. Participants must have h…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eureka Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery boost Radiation's punch against gut and pancreatic tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether removing as much tumor as possible through surgery before giving a targeted radioactive drug (Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) works better for people with slow-growing neuroendocrine tumors that have spread to the liver. Six adults with grade 1 or 2 tumors will…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cancer drug EXS74539 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called EXS74539 (REC-4539) in about 40 people with various solid tumors, including lung, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body proce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exscientia AI Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug ERX-315 enters first human tests for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called ERX-315 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. Participants receive the drug intravenously twice a week at increasing do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EtiraRx Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New radiation technique targets hard-to-treat liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a type of internal radiation called high-dose-rate brachytherapy for people with liver tumors that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment uses a tiny radioactive source placed directly into the tumor to kill cancer cells while sparing nearby healthy tissue. …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 in 10 patients with PSMA-positive liver cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. Patients must have already tried one prior treatment.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Melissa Lumish • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation aims to zap abdominal tumors with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using real-time MRI to guide radiation therapy can better control abdominal cancer that has spread to a few spots. Thirty adults with certain cancers (like colorectal or breast) will receive high-dose, precisely targeted radiation. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Electric shocks + chemo: new hope for inoperable tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called electrochemotherapy for people with tumors in organs like the liver or pancreas that cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment uses short electrical pulses to help chemotherapy drugs enter cancer cells more effectively. The goal is to shrink …
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New microwave zapper aims to destroy small liver tumors without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new microwave ablation device to treat small liver cancers (up to 4 cm). Doctors will use ultrasound guidance to insert a thin antenna into the tumor and apply microwave energy to heat and destroy it. The goal is to see how often the tumor is completely el…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: first human trial of ABSK-011 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ABSK-011 in about 200 people with advanced solid tumors, especially liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Abbisko Therapeutics Co, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) from a healthy donor, designed to target two proteins found on liver cancer cells. Participa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New combo could supercharge liver cancer radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short infusion of angiotensin II, given directly into the liver artery, can help radioactive beads reach liver tumors more effectively while sparing healthy tissue. About 15 adults with liver cancer will receive the drug right before standard radioembol…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Niek Wijnen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New dye technique may improve liver cancer surgery outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways of injecting a dye (ICG) during laparoscopic liver surgery for people with liver cancer. The dye helps surgeons see tumor edges more clearly. Researchers want to know if injecting the dye into an artery works better than the usual method of injecting it …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Keytruda takes on childhood liver cancer: new hope for relapsed patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in children and young adults up to age 30 with relapsed or hard-to-treat liver cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. Researchers will also study how the i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Allison O'Neill, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Sound waves zap liver tumors in groundbreaking asian trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound to destroy liver tumors without needles or surgery. It involves 40 adults with liver cancer who cannot have surgery or other standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at …
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach using immune cells from healthy donors, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells. The target is chosen based on each participant's tumor profile. The trial includes 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard tre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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One-and-Done: new MRI-Guided radiation could transform liver cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to deliver radiation therapy for liver cancer. Instead of multiple sessions over weeks, patients receive a single, high-dose treatment guided by real-time MRI scans. The approach aims to be more precise and convenient. The trial will enroll 62 adul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New shot SH009 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SH009 in people with advanced solid tumors (like liver, lung, breast, or stomach cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to see if the drug shrinks tumors and to check its safety. About 150 adults w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Sanhome Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study aims to perfect radiation dose for liver cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a procedure called radiation segmentectomy for adults with liver cancer. Doctors deliver tiny radioactive resin beads directly to the tumor's blood supply to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. The goal is to find the best radiation dose for comp…
Sponsor: Ankara University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New heat-activated gel could boost liver cancer therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gel that hardens at body temperature to block blood flow to liver tumors during chemoembolization. About 216 adults with liver cancer will receive either the new gel or standard gelatin sponge particles. The goal is to see if the new gel better controls tum…
Sponsor: JIANGSU SHENMING Medical Technology CO., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New radiation method aims to safely blast liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a special radiation technique called vGRID SBRT for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 18 adults with advanced or metastatic liver cancer will re…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an oncolytic virus (IDOV-SAFE) in about 89 people with advanced digestive cancers, like colorectal or stomach cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells. Some participants may also rec…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Glowing dye guides surgeons to precise liver cancer removal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new dye that makes liver cancer cells glow during surgery, helping doctors see exactly where the tumor is. About 30 adults with early-stage liver cancer will get the dye before their operation. The goal is to remove the cancer more completely and reduce the cha…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could chemo after surgery keep pancreatic cancer at bay?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving two chemotherapy drugs (capecitabine and temozolomide) after surgery can prevent or delay the return of high-risk pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. About 141 people who have had their tumor removed will be randomly assigned to receive the drugs …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight tough cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a treatment called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in 50 people with advanced liver or pancreatic cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Doctors take immune cells from a patient's tumor, grow them in a lab, and then infuse …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new therapy called Meta10-TIL for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to at least one prior treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells, which are modified in the lab to work better, and then gi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:55 UTC
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New drug SON-DP enters early human trials for liver and stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called SON-DP in 96 adults with advanced solid tumors, specifically liver and gastric cancers. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can control the disease. Participants receive SON-DP throu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qurgen Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:10 UTC
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Sugar patterns in blood may foretell liver transplant rejection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a blood test that measures sugar chains on proteins can predict which liver transplant patients will lose their new organ or die within a year. The study enrolls 600 adults who are waiting for or have received a liver transplant. By analyzing blood…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI-Enhanced ultrasound aims to catch liver cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether advanced ultrasound techniques combined with machine learning can improve the detection and characterization of liver cancer compared to standard ultrasound. The study enrolls 200 adults who have a focal liver lesion visible on ultrasound or are in…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digital platform catch liver cancer sooner?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a digital management platform can help diagnose liver cancer at an earlier stage in people with chronic liver disease. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with conditions such as chronic hepatitis B. The platform tracks patients and guides stan…
Sponsor: Cai Qingxian • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A sharper eye for cancer: new PET tracer targets hidden tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a radioactive tracer called 68Ga/18F-PSMA/PSFA can improve PET/CT scans for finding tumors in people with PSMA-related cancers, including prostate and liver cancer. The study will enroll 500 adults with suspected, newly diagnosed, or previously tre…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a routine blood clot test predict Cancer's next move?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a common blood test that measures how well blood clots (called TEG) can also act as a biomarker for cancer. Researchers will compare TEG results from patients with several types of cancer (liver, pancreas, bile duct, esophagus, colorectal, and lung) ag…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could outshine ultrasound in liver cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase IV trial will enroll 5,500 people with liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B—conditions that raise liver cancer risk. Participants are randomly assigned to either standard ultrasound screening or a new blood test called GALAD, which measures three proteins. The goal i…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new test could reveal how radiation affects the liver
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study explores whether a combination of advanced MRI scans and a blood test called HepQuant DuO can measure liver function in people receiving radiation therapy for liver cancer. The study will enroll about 40 adults with liver cancer or liver metastases. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to catch liver cancer before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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. Researcher…
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could end guesswork in liver cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a simple blood test that can tell the difference between two common types of liver cancer: hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. Researchers will analyze tiny particles called exosomes in the blood using machine learning. The goal is to help …
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot liver cancer risk years early in cirrhosis patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for a marker called mSEPT9 can predict liver cancer in people with cirrhosis. Researchers will follow 400 patients for up to 5 years, taking blood samples every 6 months to see if changes in this marker signal cancer risk. The…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound spot liver cancer treatment success faster?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can better detect if liver cancer (HCC) has been killed by radioembolization treatment. Standard CT or MRI scans often take months to show clear results, delaying further treatment. Researchers will enroll 30 patients a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot multiple cancers with one scan
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special radioactive tracers to find and map solid tumors in the body. The tracers target a protein called Trop2, which is often found on cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 400 people with various cancers (including bladder…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Loyalty cards could spot cancer months earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the things people buy at stores—like pain relievers or digestive aids—could be early warning signs of cancer. Researchers will compare the shopping habits of 2900 people, some diagnosed with cancer and some not, to see if certain purchases happen more …
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New blood test aims to spot liver cancer recurrence early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for specific gene changes (methylation of GNB4 and Riplet genes) to see if it can detect when primary liver cancer comes back after treatment. The trial will follow 500 patients who had surgery, transplant, ablation, or chemoembolizat…
Sponsor: Wuhan Ammunition Life-tech Co., Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could spot hidden liver cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of ultrasound, called quantitative ultrasound (QUS), can find liver cancers that standard ultrasound often misses. About 328 adults at risk for liver cancer will receive both QUS and standard ultrasound, and results will be compared to MRI or b…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Fast-MRI could spot liver cancer earlier than ultrasound alone
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares adding a quick MRI scan (fast-MRI) to standard ultrasound every six months for detecting early-stage liver cancer in people with cirrhosis who are at high risk. About 944 participants will be randomly assigned to either ultrasound alone or ultrasound plus fast…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New PET scan technique could sharpen cancer detection in the gut
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special probes to highlight digestive system cancers, such as stomach, liver, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers will enroll 400 adults to see how well this imaging method finds tumors and tracks their response to tre…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Glowing dots could help surgeons spot hidden liver cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging tool that uses folic acid and carbon dots to make liver cancer cells glow. After surgery, the removed liver tissue is treated with these dots and scanned with a special camera. The goal is to see if this method can find cancer edges and tiny spots b…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Personalized navigation may boost cancer screening in high-risk communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people a personalized report about their cancer risk and screening options helps them complete recommended cancer tests. Adults aged 45 to 74 who are at high risk for lung, breast, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, or liver cancer are invited to …
Sponsor: Hunan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stitch showdown: can a simple change prevent hernias after liver surgery?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a different way of closing the abdominal wall during liver tumor surgery can lower the chance of developing an incisional hernia. 140 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the new 'short stitch' method or the traditional closure. Researcher…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a common ALS drug prevent chemotherapy brain fog?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether riluzole, a drug already approved for ALS, can prevent the cognitive problems (often called 'chemo brain') that many cancer patients face during chemotherapy. The study will enroll 24 adults with various cancers who are about to start chemotherapy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can acupuncture soothe Chemotherapy's lingering nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a standardized acupuncture protocol can reduce peripheral neuropathy, a common and often lasting side effect of oxaliplatin chemotherapy. Participants are adults with gastrointestinal solid tumors who stopped oxaliplatin-based treatment and still…
Sponsor: GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain after liver cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (retrolaminar block vs subcostal TAP block) to control pain after open liver surgery for cancer. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for strong painkillers (opioids) and helps patients recover faster. About 90 adults under…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an ALS drug clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether riluzole, a drug already used for ALS, can help cancer survivors who struggle with memory, focus, and mental clarity after treatment — a condition called cancer-related cognitive impairment. Researchers will measure changes in a brain protein called BDNF …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can eating only during an 8-10 hour window help liver cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a time-restricted eating plan (eating only during an 8-10 hour window each day) combined with a healthy plant-based diet is safe and doable for people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease. Fifty overweight or obese adults will either …
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New study: Protein-Rich diet and exercise before surgery may help older cancer patients recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-protein nutrition plan combined with resistance exercises, started weeks before surgery and continued for 24 weeks after, can help older adults with cancer preserve their physical function. The trial enrolls Veterans aged 55 and older with certain …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a psoriasis drug tame Immunotherapy's harsh side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether brodalumab, a drug used for autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, can safely reduce immune-related side effects caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 11 adults with advanced solid tumors who developed these side effects will receive brodalumab injec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Brian Henick, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could be new tool against cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can reduce severe belly pain and improve quality of life in people with digestive tract cancers. 360 participants will be split into three groups: one using a skills-based VR program, one using distracting VR videos, and a contr…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New trial aims to ease liver cancer Patients' daily lives
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether two types of liver cancer treatments—procedures done by radiologists or targeted radiation—can improve quality of life for patients who cannot have surgery. About 78 adults with liver cancer will fill out questionnaires before and after treatment. The …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Which painkiller combo works best for cancer surgery? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three routine pain control methods used during minimally invasive cancer surgery: a nerve block plus local anesthetic, nerve block alone, or local anesthetic alone. About 48 adults having surgery for various cancers will be randomly assigned to one of the thre…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:48 UTC
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Can a new radiation machine cut breath holds for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a next-generation radiation delivery system can run a complete treatment workflow while patients hold their breath. The trial enrolls about 20 adults with tumors in the chest or upper abdomen who are already scheduled for stereotactic body radiati…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests geriatric support for seniors with gut cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in care for older adults) to cancer treatment can improve outcomes for people aged 70 and older with gastrointestinal cancers like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will test if an online …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple Check-Up before liver surgery save lives in the elderly?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a thorough health assessment before liver surgery can help older patients (70+) have fewer serious complications and recover better. Researchers will give 242 participants a special geriatric evaluation that checks frailty, memory, nutrition, and daily…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter aims to boost radiation to liver tumors while sparing healthy tissue
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special catheter called TriNav can deliver more radiation beads (Y90 microspheres) to liver tumors while reducing exposure to healthy liver tissue. Twenty adults with unresectable liver tumors will receive the standard radioembolization procedure using …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may foresee lung complications after liver surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a digital early-warning system that uses machine learning to predict acute lung injury (ALI) in patients undergoing major liver surgery. By analyzing cardiopulmonary interaction characteristics, the model could help doctors identify at-risk patients early…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of pediatric liver tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting genetic and molecular data from up to 1,600 children with liver cancer and their families. Researchers will analyze DNA, gene activity, and immune cells to better understand what drives these rare tumors. The goal is to improve how these cancers are class…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple tool help prevent liver cancer? researchers want to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and test an educational tool that teaches people how to prevent liver cancer. About 40 adults who have not been diagnosed with liver cancer will review the materials and share their thoughts. The goal is to make sure the information is clear, helpful, an…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a two-vein embolization trick turn inoperable liver tumors into operable ones?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international registry collects medical images and health data from people with liver cancer or liver metastases who received a procedure called combined portal and hepatic vein embolization (PVE/HVE). The procedure blocks two sets of veins in the liver to encourage the heal…
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal how liver tumors respond to chemo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of MRI scan to see if it can better measure how colorectal cancer liver tumors respond to chemotherapy. About 70 people with liver metastases that have not been treated yet will get the scan before and after chemo. The goal is to improve how d…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live biopsy study aims to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver cancer data drive aims to sharpen future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 800 people with liver cancer to track their diagnosis, treatments, and long-term health. The goal is to create a detailed database that helps doctors see what works best in real-world care. Participants must be 18 or older and treated at T…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years in safety Follow-Up
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study provides long-term follow-up for people who previously received gene therapy or other immunotherapy for cancers like prostate, liver, breast, colon, or lung cancer. Participants will have annual health check-ups or phone calls for up to 15 years to monitor for any long…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New microscope peers inside living tumors to see how they behave
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special microscope called intravital microscopy to look at blood vessels inside solid tumors while patients are in surgery. Researchers want to see how these vessels work and how well they let blood and dye flow through. The goal is to learn whether tumor vessel…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Massive liver cancer registry launches to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of 2000 people whose cancer has spread to the liver. Researchers will collect information on patients' health, treatments, and outcomes to learn more about the disease and improve future care. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is…
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI could make radiation therapy more precise by tracking tumors in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing an AI system that tracks tumors and organs during radiation therapy without needing physical markers. Researchers will use existing patient data to train and test the AI. If it works, it could help doctors target radiation more accurately. The study invol…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can esophageal cancer patients still fight pneumonia after radiation?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how radiation treatment for esophageal cancer affects the body's ability to respond to the pneumonia vaccine. Researchers will give the vaccine to 80 patients who have low white blood cell counts after chemoradiation. They want to see if the vaccine still work…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New MRI technique could sharpen cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging method called 4D-MRI that creates 3D movies of the lungs and liver as a person breathes. The goal is to help doctors better track tumor movement during radiation therapy, making treatment more precise. Researchers will test this in healthy volu…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI vs. tradition: which writes better cancer reports?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a large language model (AI) can help junior doctors write more accurate and efficient cancer treatment reports. Forty doctors will be split into two groups: one using AI assistance, the other using traditional methods. The reports will be scored by expert…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New platform aims to predict which cancer treatments will work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with various advanced or early-stage cancers to train a diagnostic platform called Elephas. The goal is to see how accurately it can predict whether a patient will respond to immunotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy. About 324 participant…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New scanner could sharpen cancer radiation treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of CT scanner called HyperSight, designed to produce clearer images during radiation therapy for cancer. About 50 adults with various cancers will receive their daily radiation using both the new and standard imaging. Researchers will compare image qua…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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8,000-Patient study aims to sharpen cancer radiation with Real-Time MRI
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow about 8,000 cancer patients who receive radiation therapy using a special machine called an MR-Linac, which combines an MRI scanner with a radiation beam. The goal is to learn how well this technology works for different cancers, in…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Do cancer patients regret their surgery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well patients understand the information they get before major abdominal cancer surgery and whether that affects regret afterward. Researchers will survey 90 adults before surgery, then one month and three months after. The goal is to improve how doctors c…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Italian study observes liver enlargement methods in thousands of patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 2000 adults with liver tumors who need surgery but have too little healthy liver left. Doctors use various techniques to make the liver grow before surgery. The study simply watches what happens in real practice—it does not test any new drug or tr…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study explores why cancer patients lose their appetite
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cancer and its treatments change a person's sense of taste and smell, and how that affects their eating and nutrition. Researchers will follow 306 people newly diagnosed with cancer of the mouth, throat, colon, or liver. They will use questionnaires, taste…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches massive biobank to unlock secrets of rare liver diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, bile, and bile duct cells from up to 9,150 people with cholestatic liver diseases like primary biliary cholangitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, as well as from healthy volunteers. The samples and medical dat…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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800 patients to help scientists grow liver tumors in the lab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 800 people with chronic liver disease or liver cancer. Researchers will use these samples to create lab models, such as cell clusters and mouse tumors, to study these diseases and test new treatments. The goal is to improve unders…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New 3D ultrasound aims to improve liver cancer treatment monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special 3D ultrasound technique can help doctors better monitor how liver tumors respond to treatment. About 80 adults with liver cancer that started in the colon or rectum will be scanned before and during therapy. The goal is to see if this imagi…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Blood test may predict immunotherapy success in advanced cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 50 adults with advanced cancers (lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, or liver) who are starting immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if changes in ctDNA (bits of tumor DNA in the blood) can predict early whether the treatment is working. They will also ch…
Sponsor: Gene Solutions • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Blood and tissue samples sought to refine cancer DNA tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and leftover tissue samples from 9,600 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will use these samples to improve tests that look for cancer DNA in the blood. The goal is to better detect if cancer returns o…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Mind over tumor? new study probes if depression blunts immunotherapy in liver cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether emotional disorders like depression and anxiety affect how well immunotherapy works in people with liver cancer. Researchers will follow 651 patients and compare treatment outcomes between those with and without emotional distress. The goal is to under…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Digital twin for liver cancer: could computer simulations make radiation therapy more precise?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing a computer-based planning tool to make transarterial radioembolization (TARE) more predictable for liver cancer patients. TARE delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to tumors, but results vary due to complex blood vessel patterns. Researchers will crea…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New CT scanner could sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of CT scan used during procedures to treat liver and kidney cancers. About 30 adults with tumors larger than 1.5 cm will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the scan provides clearer images and helps doctors guide treatments more accurately.
Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into DNA of Kids' cancers to unlock secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tumor and blood samples from 1,000 children with solid cancers like neuroblastoma and sarcoma. Researchers will analyze the genetic makeup and immune response of these tumors to better understand how they grow and resist treatment. The goal is to gather knowle…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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AI aims to revolutionize cancer trial enrollment for 50,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help match cancer patients with the right clinical trials. Researchers will enroll up to 50,000 people with various cancers to see if the AI improves trial enrollment rates and patient outcomes. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Massive Bio, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biomarkers to predict immunotherapy success in liver cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 50 people with advanced liver cancer who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic and immune system markers that might predict how well the treatment works. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI could make liver tumor treatment more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 1,500 people with liver tumors who are getting a procedure called thermal ablation, which uses heat to destroy tumors. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze the data and find better ways to select patients, plan treatments, and …
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:41 UTC
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AI could spot liver cancer early in hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 6000 people with hepatitis B who are at high risk for liver cancer. Researchers will use an AI system to analyze health data and track participants over time. The goal is to see if AI can help catch liver cancer earlier than current methods.
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:15 UTC