Liver cancer

This study tests different combinations of chemotherapy drugs, along with surgery, for children and young adults with two types of liver cancer: hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. The goal is to see which combinations work best to stop tumor growth and improve survival.…

This clinical trial is testing several combinations of immunotherapy drugs to see if they can shrink or control advanced liver cancer. The study is for people with a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Partic…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called AU409 in 36 people with advanced liver cancers or solid tumors that have spread to the liver. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug might shrink tumo…

This study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with a rare, advanced liver cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 88 adults with cancer that cannot be surgically removed will be random…

This trial is testing whether combining two types of radiation therapy can safely treat liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The approach uses Y-90 microspheres delivered directly to the liver, followed by targeted external radiation (SBRT). The study also uses PET-C…

This phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can prevent liver cancer from coming back in people who have already had surgery or ablation to remove their tumors. About 545 participants at high risk of recurrence will receive either nivolumab or a placebo. The…

This study tests a combination of the drug abemaciclib with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX or FOLFIRI) in 16 adults with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and hasn't responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink…

This study tests a therapy called CEA CAR-T, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called CEA. It is for adults aged 18-75 with advanced or recurrent solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, ga…

This study tests whether combining two drugs, domvanalimab and zimberelimab, can shrink or control advanced liver and bile duct cancers that have stopped responding to earlier treatments. About 58 adults with these cancers will receive the drug combination. The main goal is to se…

This study looks at how well immunotherapy drug combinations work for people with liver cancer living in cold parts of China. Researchers will track 1,000 patients to see if these treatments help them live longer and slow cancer growth. The goal is to find the best treatment plan…

This phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immune checkpoint inhibitor IMC-001 before surgery can shrink tumors in people with resectable gastric, esophageal, or liver cancer. About 48 participants will receive two cycles of the drug, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…

This study looks at whether a special imaging technique called KIM can help doctors deliver radiation more accurately to liver tumors. About 32 adults with liver cancer who cannot have surgery or a transplant will receive radiation with and without KIM tracking. The goal is to se…

This phase 2 trial tests a procedure called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for people with uveal melanoma that has spread to the liver. Doctors inject a chemotherapy drug (carmustine) mixed with an oily contrast agent (Lipiodol) directly into the liver's blood supply, the…

This study tests a precise type of radiation called SBRT for people with liver cancer or tumors that have spread to the liver. It includes 280 participants with various liver tumor types. The goal is to see how well SBRT controls tumor growth and what side effects occur.

This phase 2 trial tests whether slowly increasing the dose of the cancer drug regorafenib helps patients with advanced liver cancer tolerate it better. About 28 adults who have already tried one prior treatment will start at a low dose and increase weekly. The main goal is to se…

This study is testing a treatment called Eye90 microspheres for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The microspheres are tiny glass beads containing radioactive yttrium-90, which are injected into the liver's blood vessels to deliver radiation directly to …

This early-stage trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called SH006 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver cancer. Participants receive SH006 every three weeks. The study aims to find the best dose for future trials and monitor side effects. It i…

This early-phase trial tests a new immunotherapy called AGAR T cells in children with solid tumors such as liver cancer, Wilms tumor, and rhabdomyosarcoma that have returned or not responded to standard care. The cells are made from the patient's own T cells, which are geneticall…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called TBI-1301 for people with advanced solid tumors that express a protein called NY-ESO-1. Patients' own T cells are collected, genetically modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells, and then infused …

This study tests a treatment called irreversible electroporation (IRE) for people with liver cancer who cannot have surgery because their tumors are too close to major blood vessels. IRE uses short, strong electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without harming nearby blood ves…

This early-phase trial tests a new experimental treatment called GAP T cells in children and young adults with liver cancer that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The cells are made from the patient's own immune T cells, which are genetically modified to recogni…

This study tests whether a supervised exercise program before and after liver transplant can help patients recover faster and have fewer complications. Sixty adults awaiting a liver transplant will take part. The program includes aerobic, muscle, and balance exercises for 8 weeks…

This study tests an AI tool called LEAF that helps doctors analyze CT scans of the abdomen to find liver cancer early. Researchers will use scans from 10,000 patients with confirmed liver tumors to train the AI to better detect cancer. The goal is to improve early screening and g…

This study is developing an artificial intelligence system that combines CT/MRI scans, lab results, and radiology reports to help diagnose liver cancer and predict how patients will fare after surgery. The AI aims to distinguish benign from malignant liver lesions and differentia…

This study tests whether using two contrast dyes during MRI can better tell apart benign and malignant liver lesions. About 100 patients with known or suspected liver growths will receive both gadoxetate disodium and gadobutrol before imaging. The goal is to see if the combinatio…

This study is testing a reflex blood test to find primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) earlier in women aged 40 and older. When routine blood work shows certain liver enzyme elevations, the lab automatically checks for antibodies linked to PBC. The goal is to see if this automatic f…

This study is testing a new blood test called Oncoguard Liver to see how well it detects liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people at increased risk, such as those with cirrhosis or hepatitis B. About 3,000 participants will provide a blood sample and undergo imaging like…

This early-phase study tests whether a liver cancer treatment called Y90 radioembolization can be safely done in a single session instead of the usual two-day process. The treatment uses tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver's blood supply to block tumor growth. Research…

This early-phase study tests an oral drug called ropidoxuridine (IPdR) in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can make radiation therapy more effective at shrinking tumors. Nineteen participants wit…

This trial compares two ways to control pain after open liver surgery: an epidural pump that delivers pain medicine near the spine, versus a standard IV pump. About 230 adults having elective open liver resection will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which a…

This phase III trial compares two pain relief methods for patients undergoing open liver surgery for cancer: thoracic epidural analgesia and a four-quadrant TAP block. The study aims to see which method leads to a shorter hospital stay and better pain control. About 101 participa…

This study tests whether using telemedicine and remote monitoring can help people with advanced digestive cancers manage chemotherapy side effects at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 750 patients and their caregivers will receive enhance…

This study tests a nurse-led program that starts at least a week before liver cancer surgery. It includes exercise, nutrition advice, mental support, and help quitting smoking or drinking. The goal is to see if this program helps patients stay stronger, feel less anxious, and hav…

This study tests whether using a FitBit and a mobile app can help people recover at home after surgery for stomach, liver, colon, or other GI cancers. About 107 patients will either use the devices plus standard care, or standard care alone. The app tracks activity and symptoms, …

This study tests a non-invasive treatment called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for people with abdominal tumors that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to relieve symptoms like pain and improve quality of life. About 38 participants will receive the treatment an…

This study tests esketamine, a drug related to ketamine, to control pain during a procedure that destroys liver tumors with heat. The goal is to find the right dose that works without needing opioids, which can cause breathing problems. 79 adults with liver cancer will receive es…

This study tests whether a special catheter (TriNav) helps deliver radiation more accurately to liver tumors. About 19 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery will receive a test dose followed by the actual treatment. The goal is to see if the two doses match b…

This phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …

This study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…

This observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…

This study tests whether AI-generated messages can change how cancer survivors think about alcohol and cancer risk. About 850 adults who have had certain cancers and currently drink alcohol will view different messages. Researchers will measure changes in their beliefs about canc…

This study is screening 1,000 patients at the HOPE clinic in Houston for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis using surveys, blood tests, and a non-invasive liver scan called FibroScan. The goal is to find early signs of liver damage that could lead to cancer, so that prevention or early…

This study aimed to review past cases of a treatment called radioembolization (using tiny radiation beads) for liver tumors, including a rare type of bile duct cancer. The goal was to understand how well it works and what risks it carries. However, the study was withdrawn before …

This phase 2 trial tests whether a software-aided imaging system (Morfeus) can help doctors confirm that liver tumors are fully covered during ablation. About 107 patients with up to 3 liver tumors will be treated with standard ablation, and the software will be used to assess th…

This study explores whether 3D bioprinting can create personalized models of liver cancer from a patient's own tumor tissue. Researchers will test different drugs on these models to see which ones work best, aiming to predict a patient's response before treatment. The goal is to …

This pilot study tests a special SPECT imaging scan called hepatobiliary scintigraphy to measure how radiotherapy changes liver function. Twenty adults with liver cancer will get the scan before and after radiation. The goal is to see if this method can show which parts of the li…

This study is a registry that collects information on how well electrochemotherapy (ECT) works for people with liver cancer. ECT uses short electric pulses to help chemotherapy drugs enter cancer cells more effectively. The study will follow 250 adults with primary or secondary l…

This study collects leftover tissue, blood, and other fluid samples from 6,000 people with benign or malignant tumors of the soft tissue, gastrointestinal tract, or abdomen. Researchers will use these samples in lab studies to better understand the causes, prevention, diagnosis, …

This study looks at tissue from liver tumors that were destroyed using heat or cold (ablation). The goal is to see if a special test on that tissue can tell whether the treatment fully killed the cancer, which standard CT scans cannot always do. About 150 people with liver cancer…

This study looks back at the medical records of 2,500 liver cancer patients treated at a major hospital in Taiwan between 2019 and 2024. It focuses on people who received newer drugs like immunotherapy and targeted therapy instead of the older standard treatment. The goal is to s…

This study is collecting blood and tissue samples from 360 people with early-stage liver cancer who have had surgery to remove their tumors. Researchers want to find biological markers that could predict if the cancer will come back. The goal is to better understand the immune sy…

This study was designed to test a new ultrasound device with a needle guide for placing a needle into the femoral artery during liver cancer treatment. The goal was to see if the device made the procedure safer and more accurate. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling …