Clinical trials
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) clinical trials
Below are recruiting hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 484 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05223816RecruitingPhase 2
Tested drug shots for advanced liver and bile duct cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a drug called VG161 given by injection into liver tumors, either alone or together with nivolumab. It aims to see how well it works and whether it is safe for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC).
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05263830Recruiting
Testing Glypican-3 to predict outcomes in liver cancer immunotherapy
This study looks at a blood/tissue marker called Glypican-3 to see who is more likely to do well when treated with immunotherapy for liver cancer. It may help doctors predict outcomes and tailor future care.
ParisAges 18–90 - NCT06265350Recruiting
Freezing lung tumors plus immunotherapy for liver cancer with lung spread
This study tests a combination of treatments—freezing the lung tumors (cryoablation) plus two drugs (cardonilizumab and bevacizumab)—for people with liver cancer that has spread only to their lungs. It may be an option if your first treatment stopped working but your liver tumors are under control.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05824975RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug GI-102 alone or with cancer medicines
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether GI-102 is safe and can help shrink advanced solid tumors. It also looks at GI-102 used with standard cancer treatments like pembrolizumab or trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd).
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07557225Recruiting
New PET Scan for Detecting Multiple Cancer Types
This study tests a new type of PET scan (a specialized imaging test) that may better detect certain cancers by looking for a specific marker found on many tumor types. The scan uses a new tracer called 18F-T2 to help doctors see cancer more clearly.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07070518RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GV20-0251 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new study drug, GV20-0251, for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04455932Recruiting
Test shorter MRI versus ultrasound for liver cancer screening
This study compares a shorter, non-contrast MRI and ultrasound to monitor for liver cancer in people with cirrhosis whose ultrasound images aren’t clear enough. It aims to see which method works better and may help you get safer, more reliable follow-up.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 20–85 - NCT06311929RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized treatment after liver cancer surgery
This trial tests a tailored treatment plan after surgery for liver cancer that shows a specific blood vessel pattern (VETC). The goal is to find the best follow-up therapy to lower the chance of cancer coming back.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07272200Recruiting
Genes and alcohol in liver cancer: a study
This study looks at how your genes and alcohol use together affect the risk of liver cancer. It may help find ways to prevent cancer in people with fatty liver disease or moderate alcohol intake.
Milan, MilanoAges 45–75 - NCT05985798RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus TACE vs. Targeted Therapy plus TACE for Advanced Liver Cancer
This trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and bevacizumab) plus a procedure called TACE (chemoembolization) against a targeted therapy pill (lenvatinib) plus TACE for people with advanced liver cancer. The goal is to see which approach works better to shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05967143Recruiting
Registry study for first-time SIR-Spheres in liver tumors
This is an observational (real-world) study that follows people with certain unresectable liver tumors who are getting SIR-Spheres for the first time. It helps doctors understand how this treatment is used in routine care and what outcomes patients experience.
Clichy, CedexAges 18 years+ - NCT07099274RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, TACE (a procedure to block blood flow to tumors), and lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) for people with liver cancer that has not responded to initial treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07381634RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ondansetron to reduce immunotherapy side effects in liver cancer
This study tests whether adding ondansetron (a common anti-nausea drug) can reduce side effects from immunotherapy in people with liver cancer. If you are starting a specific combination treatment for liver cancer, you may be eligible.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT03899428RecruitingPhase 2
Immune therapy versus targeted therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial compares an immune “checkpoint” medicine to a targeted cancer medicine in people with advanced liver cancer who have hepatitis B in the blood. It aims to lower hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels and see which approach works better and is safest.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SARAges 18 years+ - NCT04371042Recruiting
Study of liver disease and genes in people with fatty liver
This study collects information about metabolic and unexplained (cryptogenic) liver disease and looks at “omics” tests, which are lab tests that measure patterns in blood or tissue to learn what drives the disease. It may help researchers better understand fatty liver and related serious complications, like liver scarring and liver cancer.
Roma, Rome/lazio/italyAges 18 years+ - NCT04510740Recruiting
Liver cancer registry study to improve future care
This study records information about people with liver cancer (hepatocellular or bile duct cancer) to help improve how care is planned and delivered. You may join a patient-experience part before or soon after starting your first main treatment.
Multiple SitesAges 18 years+ - NCT04864054RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study T-cell therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a custom immune-cell treatment made to target a marker (GPC3) found on some liver cancers. It’s for adults with advanced HCC whose cancer has worsened after standard treatment or who couldn’t tolerate it.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04988945RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with liver tumor radiation to shrink hard-to-remove liver cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining targeted liver procedures (TACE) and high-dose radiation (SBRT) followed by two immunotherapy drugs can “downstage” hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), meaning make it smaller/less advanced. It may help some people become better candidates for future treatment by shrinking tumors.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05440864RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy for operable liver cancer before surgery
This Phase 2 trial studies durvalumab and tremelimumab (immunotherapy medicines) in people with resectable early or intermediate-stage liver cancer (HCC). It aims to see how well these medicines work before/around the time of surgery, and whether they can improve outcomes.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05596630Recruiting
Stereotactic radiation for small liver cancer recurrence safety
This trial tests a precise type of radiation to treat small liver cancer that has come back after prior treatment. It aims to help with safety and long-term outcomes while protecting nearby organs and healthy liver.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT05488522RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation plus immunotherapy for liver cancer
This early-phase trial tests a treatment plan that combines focused radiation with two medicines—an immunotherapy drug and an anti-angiogenesis drug—to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). It may help shrink tumors or control disease when surgery or ablation can’t be used, and when systemic (whole-body) treatment is needed.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT05608213RecruitingPhase 3
Lenvatinib plus radiation seeds vs lenvatinib alone for liver cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares lenvatinib plus implanted radiation seeds versus lenvatinib alone in people with liver cancer that no longer responds to TACE. It aims to improve how long patients can control the cancer inside the liver.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05608200RecruitingPhase 3
Lenvatinib plus immunotherapy with TACE versus standard TACE
This study compares a stronger treatment plan (lenvatinib plus sintilimab plus TACE) against a standard plan (lenvatinib plus TACE) for advanced liver cancer. It aims to see which plan works better to control tumors and help patients live longer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05652920RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell therapy for liver cancer that has GPC3
This early-phase study tests modified immune T cells (CAR T cells) to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of liver cancer, when the tumor shows a marker called GPC3. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth, especially after other treatments have stopped working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 484 recruiting hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc) 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 hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc) 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 hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc) 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.