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 478 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07276100RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant to help liver cancer that worsened on first treatment
This trial tests whether transplanting healthy stool bacteria into your gut can help your own immune system fight liver cancer that has stopped responding to the standard first combination treatment (atezolizumab + bevacizumab). It is for patients whose liver cancer has started growing quickly despite that treatment.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT06813508Recruiting
Liver cancer and transplant study for MASLD patients
This study looks at factors that predict liver cancer and the need for a liver transplant in people with a liver condition called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease). The goal is to better understand the disease and improve care.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT05882370RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus TIPS for liver cancer with blocked portal vein
This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cadonilimab (and a related treatment plan) plus TIPS can help people with advanced liver cancer that has a tumor clot causing portal vein pressure problems. It aims to improve disease control while managing the circulation pressure in the liver.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05323201RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
B7H3 CAR-T therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests an immune therapy made from your own blood cells (CAR-T) to treat advanced, unresectable liver cancer. It’s designed for people whose tumor has a specific marker called B7H3 and who meet blood, organ, and safety requirements.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT05534906Recruiting
Detecting very early liver cancer and tracking its natural course
This study looks at how well doctors can detect small, early liver cancer and then follow how it changes over time. It may help your care team choose the best next steps based on earlier, clearer detection.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–100 - NCT05541601Recruiting
Study to detect liver cancer early in people with cirrhosis
This study follows people with cirrhosis to see how best to detect liver cancer early. If you qualify, you may receive regular monitoring that could help find liver cancer sooner, when treatment is more likely to work.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–100 - NCT05502198Recruiting
How muscle loss matters in advanced liver disease
This study looks at how loss of muscle strength or mass (sarcopenia) relates to advanced liver disease. It may help doctors understand which patients are at higher risk and could guide future care choices.
EksjöAges 18 years+ - NCT04282044RecruitingPhase 1
CRX100 drug trial for advanced cancers with or without pembrolizumab
This Phase 1 trial tests CRX100 (a new cancer medicine) alone and with pembrolizumab (an immune checkpoint drug) in people with advanced solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and side effects, and to see whether tumors respond, potentially helping people whose cancer has come back or stopped responding to standard treatment.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06215651RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cadonilimab and lenvatinib before liver cancer surgery
This study tests whether a combination of two drugs (cadonilimab and lenvatinib) can shrink liver cancer enough to make it removable by surgery for people whose cancer was previously too advanced for surgery. You may qualify if your cancer hasn't spread far, you haven't had treatment before, and your liver is still working fairly well.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03198546RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T therapy for advanced liver cancer with GPC3
This Phase 1 study tests a personalized immune-cell treatment (CAR T cells) for advanced liver cancer that has the GPC3 protein. It aims to see whether these engineered cells can find and kill cancer cells safely and help shrink the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03949231RecruitingPhase 3
Infusion immunotherapy through the liver artery for liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of immune “brakes” medicines (PD-1/PD-L1/CTLA-4) delivered through the liver’s artery, to help treat advanced liver cancer. It may help the immune system attack the cancer more effectively, especially if other local liver treatments aren’t possible or have stopped working.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06487663Recruiting
TACE plus immunotherapy for untreated liver cancer
This study tests combining TACE (a procedure to block the tumor's blood supply) with immunotherapy drugs for liver cancer that has not spread outside the liver. It is for people who have not had any prior treatment for their liver cancer and are healthy enough for TACE.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT06492408RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06518434RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis oil for advanced liver cancer study
This study tests if cannabis oil can help people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be treated with standard therapies. It is a small pilot study to see if the oil is safe and may improve symptoms or quality of life.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06718153Recruiting
Using protein tests to diagnose liver cancer types
This trial uses special stains on tumor tissue to find genetic changes in liver cancer cells. It may help doctors better diagnose and classify the type of liver cancer you have.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT05937295RecruitingPhase 1
Peptide vaccine plus immunotherapy for a specific cancer gene fusion
This Phase 1 study tests a custom vaccine made to match a specific cancer genetic change (DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion). It’s combined with an approved immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitor) to help your immune system recognize and fight the cancer. You may be considered if your cancer is advanced or has spread and you meet several blood/organ and health requirements.
Tübingen, Baden-WürtembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07560566RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing Hand-Foot Skin Reaction in Liver Cancer Treatment
This study tests whether a topical anti-inflammatory cream (indomethacin) applied preventively to hands and feet can reduce a painful skin side effect called hand-foot syndrome that occurs in advanced liver cancer patients taking sorafenib. If effective, it could help patients tolerate their cancer medication better.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06777628Recruiting
Blood test study to predict immunotherapy success in liver cancer
This study looks at blood cells from people with liver cancer (HCC) to see if we can predict early whether immunotherapy will work for them. It's a research study that involves blood tests during your normal care.
Bologna, Laura GramantieriAges 18 years+ - NCT07290764Enrolling by invitation
Surgery vs observation for liver cancer that responded to drug therapy
This trial looks at whether people with an initially untreatable liver cancer that has shrunk or disappeared after drug therapy should have surgery or just continue monitoring. It aims to see which approach helps people live longer.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT07284121Recruiting
Patient satisfaction and safety of Atezolizumab in routine care
This study tracks how well Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) works for people with certain lung or liver cancers in everyday medical practice. It helps doctors understand if patients are satisfied with their treatment and how it affects their quality of life.
KremsAges 18 years+ - NCT07249112Recruiting
Genomic study of metabolic fatty liver disease
This study aims to understand the genetic factors behind metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD) by comparing patients with advanced liver scarring or liver cancer to healthy blood donors. It may help doctors better predict and treat the disease in the future.
Milan, MilanoAges 18–90 - NCT07159048Recruiting
Heat therapy for liver tumors
This trial tests a heat-based treatment for liver cancer tumors that uses multiple methods to destroy cancer cells. It may help people with liver tumors that haven't spread and who are healthy enough for treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07164313RecruitingPhase 1
ZW251 for advanced solid tumors
This trial is testing a new drug called ZW251 for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), non-small cell lung cancer, or germ cell tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07142213Recruiting
Studying a two-step liver surgery for liver cancer
This trial looks at a special two-step surgery called ALPPS for people with liver cancer that can't be removed in one operation. The first step helps the liver grow more healthy tissue, and then the second step removes the tumor. The goal is to understand how well this works and how the liver regenerates.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 478 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.
Related conditions
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.