Clinical trials
Hepatectomy clinical trials
Below are recruiting hepatectomy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 46 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06044909Recruiting
Guiding liver surgery with combined images
This trial tests a new method that combines different medical images (CT, MRI, ultrasound) to help guide surgeons during laparoscopic (keyhole) liver surgery. It may make the surgery more precise and safer.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT07727759Recruiting
CT scan to predict liver failure after surgery
This trial uses special CT scans to create a map of your liver's blood vessels before surgery. The goal is to predict if your liver might fail after part of it is removed, so doctors can better plan your care.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT03488953Recruiting
Two-step liver surgery using a living donor transplant
This study looks at a specialized liver transplant approach using a living donor, for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by standard surgery. It’s meant for cases where chemotherapy has helped stop or shrink the tumors, to improve the chance of successful treatment.
JenaAges 18 years+ - NCT07634549RecruitingPhase 4
Plant-based albumin for low blood protein after liver surgery
This trial tests a new protein treatment made from rice to help patients recover from low blood protein levels that sometimes occur after liver surgery. The treatment may help your body heal better after the procedure.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT06470256RecruitingPhase 1
Surgery plus targeted therapy and immunotherapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests if removing the main liver tumor with surgery, followed by targeted therapy and immunotherapy, can help people with advanced liver cancer that has spread a little. It is for those who have not had prior treatment and whose liver is still working well.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT04365751Recruiting
Microwave ablation versus surgery for liver cancer
This trial compares two ways to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer): microwave ablation and laparoscopic hepatectomy (keyhole liver surgery). It may help find which option works better for tumor control and recovery in people with limited, non-spread cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06237751Recruiting
Sildenafil before liver surgery
This trial tests if taking sildenafil before liver surgery helps patients. It is for people having a partial liver removal who are in fairly good health.
Chenzhou, HunanAges 18–85 - NCT06594289Recruiting
Liver surgery trial with special blood flow control
This trial tests a new way to control blood flow during laparoscopic liver surgery. It compares two methods to see which is safer and more effective for patients with certain liver conditions.
Guangzhou, China/GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06769776Recruiting
Drain vs no drain after liver donation surgery
This study compares recovery in living liver donors who either get a surgical drain placed or do not. The goal is to see if skipping the drain leads to better outcomes.
Faridabad, HaryanaAges 18–55 - NCT06950827Recruiting
Recovery after right liver surgery for liver cancer
This trial looks at how well patients do after surgery to remove the right half of the liver for a specific type of liver cancer. It helps doctors understand what leads to the best recovery after this operation.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07295262RecruitingEarly Phase 1
New imaging to guide liver cancer surgery
This trial tests a new imaging technique that uses a special dye combined with a chemotherapy drug to help surgeons see and remove liver cancer more precisely during surgery. It is for people with a first-time, single liver tumor that is small and can be surgically removed.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07760038Recruiting
Phycocyanin for liver protection before partial liver removal
This trial tests whether phycocyanin, a natural supplement, can protect the liver before and after surgery to remove part of the liver. It is for people with a type of bile duct cancer who are already getting chemotherapy and other treatments before surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05879159Recruiting
Faster home recovery after minimally invasive liver surgery
This trial studies an “enhanced recovery” plan to help some people go home sooner after minimally invasive (often robotic) liver surgery. It aims to improve comfort and outcomes while making early discharge possible for carefully selected patients.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05035108RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Bioartificial liver treatment using hiHep cells after liver surgery
This early-stage study tests a lab-made “bioartificial liver” (using hiHep cells) after major liver surgery to help the remaining liver recover. It may help people whose remaining liver volume after resection is less than half and who have acceptable heart, lung, and blood test results for surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 30–80 - NCT05062317RecruitingPhase 2
Blood test-guided chemotherapy after liver tumor removal
This trial uses a blood test (ctDNA, a sign of cancer cells shedding into the blood) to help guide chemotherapy after surgery to remove colorectal liver metastases. It may help patients get the right chemotherapy plan after their operation, potentially based on whether cancer material is still detectable.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06729944Recruiting
Genetic testing study for bile duct cancers
This trial looks at how well a modern genetic test (next-generation sequencing) works when analyzing tissue samples from people with bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors better understand these tumors.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07062380Recruiting
AI tool to predict liver cancer return after surgery
This study uses an AI tool to predict how liver cancer might come back after surgery. It is for people with early-stage liver cancer who are already scheduled for surgery and have recent MRI scans.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07715500Recruiting
MRI of Bile Ducts in Living Liver Donors
This study uses an MRI scan to look at the bile ducts in healthy people who want to donate part of their liver. The goal is to see if the scan can help predict and prevent bile duct problems for the person receiving the liver.
New DelhiAges 18–55 - NCT07507643RecruitingPhase 3
Steroid treatment before liver surgery study
This study tests if a steroid called methylprednisolone can help people recovering from major liver surgery. It aims to see if it reduces inflammation and improves outcomes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05830136Recruiting
Bicarbonate fluid during laparoscopic liver surgery
This trial tests whether giving a specific salt-water fluid (sodium bicarbonate in Ringer’s solution) during laparoscopic liver surgery can improve safety or outcomes. You may be eligible if you’re an adult planning this type of minimally invasive liver operation and can provide consent.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07385521Recruiting
AI to predict cancer return after liver surgery
This trial uses artificial intelligence to predict whether colorectal cancer that spread to the liver will come back after surgery. It may help doctors better understand your risk and plan follow-up care.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT02886104Recruiting
Surgery versus local ablation for certain liver metastases
This trial compares two ways to treat colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver: removing liver tumors with surgery versus destroying them in place with local ablation. It may help doctors learn which approach works best for people whose disease can be fully treated and who have enough healthy liver left.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07301853Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for liver transplant patients and living donors
This study follows liver transplant recipients and living donors over time to track their health outcomes. It aims to understand their recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT03368651RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a pre-surgery infusion to improve liver cancer outcomes
This trial tests whether giving medicine directly into the liver blood vessels before surgery can improve survival for people with liver cancer that has a blockage (tumor in the portal vein). It compares this approach plus surgery versus surgery alone in a randomized study.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hepatectomy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 46 recruiting hepatectomy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a hepatectomy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a hepatectomy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.