Mini-Livers could unlock secrets of liver cancer
NCT ID NCT06929845
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study creates miniature, lab-grown versions of liver cancer tumors from patient biopsies. Researchers will test how well different treatments work on these models and look at how gut health and the tumor's environment affect the disease. The goal is to better understand liver cancer and improve treatment choices for patients.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Capacity to express informed consent; * Age ≥18 years; * Suspected radiological diagnosis of HCC or diagnosis of HCC with indications for surgical resection. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years; * Contraindications to liver biopsy (ascites, platelets\<50,000, INR\>1.7); * Contraindications to HCC resection surgery; * Active viral infection; * Refusal to sign informed consent to participate in the study.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, UOC CEMAD, Largo A. Gemelli, 8
RECRUITINGRoma, 00168, Italy
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