Liver cancer

This trial tests a cell therapy called DC-CTL, made from a patient's own immune cells, combined with standard anti-tumor treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and may help control solid tumors such as colorectal, esophageal, lung, liver, and breast cancer. About …

This trial tests whether combining three treatment approaches can reduce the chance of liver cancer returning after surgery. People who had their liver cancer completely removed but showed signs of microvascular invasion, a risk factor for recurrence, will receive chemotherapy di…

This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine that targets a specific protein found only in fibrolamellar liver cancer cells. The vaccine is combined with three other drugs to boost the immune system and block cancer growth. About 27 people with advanced disease who have already tri…

This trial investigates whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplantation) can help immunotherapy work better in people with advanced liver cancer. Participants receive either a real transplant via colonoscopy or a sham procedure, alongside standard imm…

This study tests whether giving a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy (adebrelimab), and a targeted drug (rivoceranib) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with liver cancer that can be surgically removed. Participants receive the drug combination first, then und…

This phase II trial is testing whether a combination of treatments can help people with a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The approach uses local chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver, along with immunotherapy (toripalimab) and a targeted therapy pi…

This study tests whether a personalized nursing program can prevent acute kidney injury (AKI) in people with liver cancer who undergo interventional therapy. Researchers first use a prediction model to classify patients into low, moderate, or high risk for AKI. Then, they provide…

This trial tests a drug called HRX215 in 80 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Before surgery to remove liver tumors, patients often get a procedure (PVE) that blocks blood flow to the tumor area to encourage the healthy part of the liver to grow. HRX215 …

This trial is testing a new way to treat intermediate and advanced liver cancer. It combines two liver-directed procedures (HAIC and TACE) with two drugs (apatinib and camrelizumab) to see if this approach works better than other combinations. The study will involve 315 adults wi…

This phase 2 study tests whether adding the experimental drug zanzalintinib to the approved immunotherapy durvalumab can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer. Participants have already responded to an initial treatment of tremelimumab plus durvalumab and are now on …

This phase II trial tests a personalized approach for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will classify each patient's tumor by its fatty acid degradation (FAD) subtype and assign either a drug combination (camrelizumab plus apatinib) …

This study tests a therapy that takes a patient's own immune cells, grows and strengthens them in a lab, and then gives them back to fight cancer. It is for people with advanced lung, liver, colorectal, or breast cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this approach is safe…

This study tests a procedure called irreversible electroporation (IRE), which uses short electrical pulses to kill liver cancer cells while leaving nearby healthy tissue unharmed. It is for people with early-stage liver cancer (HCC) who have good liver function. The goal is to se…

This study tests a procedure called irreversible electroporation (IRE), also known as Nanoknife, to treat liver tumors that have spread from colorectal cancer. IRE uses short electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells while sparing nearby blood vessels and bile ducts. The trial wi…

This trial is testing two new imaging tracers, called CM500, to see if they can help detect solid tumors anywhere in the body. The tracers are given by injection and then used with PET scans to create detailed images. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with various …

This study will test an artificial intelligence system that screens for breast, liver, kidney, and bladder cancers using standard CT scans taken for other reasons. Researchers plan to enroll 100,000 participants to see if the AI can catch tumors earlier and help doctors reduce mi…

This study tests a new type of PET scan (XH06 PET/CT or PET/MR) to see if it can diagnose liver cancer better than enhanced MRI. About 150 adults with suspected or confirmed liver cancer will get both scans, and results will be checked against tissue samples. The goal is to find …

This study compares two ways to diagnose bleeding problems during surgery: a quick bedside test (viscoelastic test) and standard lab tests. The goal is to see which method gives faster results, helping doctors treat bleeding sooner. About 210 adults having high-risk surgeries (li…

This trial tests whether stimulating specific acupoints—using herbal patches or mild electrical pulses—can help the bowels recover more quickly after liver cancer surgery. Patients scheduled for partial liver removal will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: herbal patches…

This study in Zimbabwe will screen women of childbearing age and high school students for HPV and Hepatitis B, then offer vaccines to those who are eligible. It also includes cognitive behavioral therapy for mental health issues. The goal is to see if this combined approach can p…

This study explores whether a personalized music therapy session, called music-assisted relaxation and imagery (MARI), can reduce pain and change gene activity in people recovering from open surgery for stomach, pancreas, bile duct, liver, or peritoneal cancer. Participants will …

This study looks at whether adding a special behavioral support program to standard medical care can help people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 193 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the support program (including in-person sessions and a W…

This study tests a device called histotripsy, which uses focused ultrasound to break up tumors without cutting the skin. It is for people with abdominal tumors that cannot be surgically removed and are causing symptoms like pain. The goal is to see if the treatment improves quali…

This study is looking at whether a person's traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution—a concept that categorizes individuals into different body types—can help predict who will experience diarrhea as a side effect of combined immunotherapy and targeted therapy for liver can…

This study explores whether a special 3D MRI scan, called magnetic resonance elastography, can measure liver stiffness and elasticity before surgery to predict the risk of liver failure afterward. Researchers will enroll 150 adults with liver cancer or liver metastases who are sc…

This study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detecti…

This study explores whether a special imaging technique called parenchymal blood volume (PBV) imaging can detect changes in blood flow within liver tumors after giving a drug called nitroglycerin. The drug is commonly used for heart conditions but may temporarily increase blood f…

This study tests whether a digitally supported prehabilitation program is feasible for patients awaiting major surgery for cancers of the pancreas, liver, stomach, or esophagus. The program includes supervised exercise, nutritional counseling, psychological support, and digital t…

This study tests whether a new real-time imaging method can make radiation therapy more accurate for cancer patients. About 40 adults with various cancers will receive their normal radiation treatment while the new imaging tracks the tumor in real time. The goal is to see if the …

This study looks at whether doing broad gene testing early, instead of later, helps find more effective treatments for people with advanced pancreatic, liver, or triple-negative breast cancer. About 360 adults with poor-prognosis cancers will be randomly assigned to early or stan…

This study tests whether personalized 3D liver models help surgeons plan major liver surgery more accurately. 25 adults having liver resection will get a 3D model before surgery. After surgery, the predicted and actual removed liver volumes are compared. The goal is to reduce the…

This study looks at two different lengths of time for stopping blood flow to the liver during surgery for liver cancer. 600 adults will be randomly assigned to either a 15-minute or 45-minute pause in blood flow. The goal is to see if the longer pause is just as safe and does not…

This study compares two types of radiation therapy—body gamma knife and VMAT—for people with primary liver cancer who cannot have or refuse surgery. Researchers will look at how well each method targets the tumor and how much it affects nearby organs. The goal is to help patients…

This study will follow 200 adults undergoing surgery for liver, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to see how patients' expectations before surgery relate to their pain, painkiller use, and recovery afterward. The goal is to learn how to better manage pain and impr…