Clinical trials · Los Angeles, CA
Hepatocellular Carcinoma clinical trials in Los Angeles
We’re tracking 37 recruiting hepatocellular carcinoma studies with a site in or near Los Angeles — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Los Angeles
- NCT06921785RecruitingPhase 3
Combination therapy for first-line liver cancer treatment
This trial tests a new drug combination (rilvegostomig plus bevacizumab, with or without tremelimumab) as a first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) that cannot be removed by surgery or treated with local therapies. It aims to see if these combinations help shrink tumors or slow disease progression.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07227012RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new medicine, PF-08634404, alone or with other treatments for adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It is for people who have not had prior systemic therapy and have good liver function.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06242470RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MGC026 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MGC026 that targets a protein called B7-H3 on cancer cells, aiming to shrink or slow different advanced solid tumors. It is an early-phase study to find the right dose and check safety.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07291076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of Pumitamig with Ipilimumab for first-line advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug called pumitamig, either alone or with another drug (ipilimumab), for people with advanced liver cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see if these drugs can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07219459RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for liver cancer after PD-1/PD-L1 treatment fails
This study tests three drugs (visugromab, nivolumab, lenvatinib) compared to a placebo plus lenvatinib for people with liver cancer (HCC) that cannot be removed or has spread, and who have already been treated with a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor without success. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06084234RecruitingPhase 4
National liver cancer screening trial
This trial is testing a new way to screen for liver cancer in people with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B. It aims to find cancer earlier so it can be treated more effectively.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT06795022RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing AZD9793 for advanced solid tumors with GPC3
This trial is testing a new medicine, AZD9793, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific marker called GPC3. The goal is to see if AZD9793 can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06005740RecruitingPhase 1
Study of TORL-4-500 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new investigational drug, TORL-4-500, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. It aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07312162Recruiting
Liver cancer health disparities study
This study looks at why some people with liver cancer are diagnosed at a later stage. Researchers want to understand differences in care and outcomes for patients in certain areas of Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06915753RecruitingPhase 1
TYRA-430 for advanced liver cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests an oral drug called TYRA-430 for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) or other solid tumors that have changes in the FGF/FGFR pathway. It aims to see how safe the drug is and whether it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04634357RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing donor-like immune T cells for children with liver cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests an immune-cell treatment (ET140203 T cells) in children and teens with certain liver cancers that have come back or did not respond to standard treatment. It aims to see whether these T cells can shrink tumors and is mainly focused on safety and early effectiveness.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–21 - NCT06582017RecruitingPhase 1
Study of QXL138AM for advanced solid tumors and multiple myeloma
This trial tests an investigational drug called QXL138AM for people with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06600321RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALN-BCAT for liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ALN-BCAT for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that has a specific genetic change. If you have already tried at least one treatment, this study may be an option for you.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04539717Enrolling by invitation
Fast MRI test for liver cancer screening
This study tests a quicker MRI screening approach for people with cirrhosis to look for liver cancer early. It may help make liver cancer checkups faster and easier while still finding cancers when they are small.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05440708RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed
This trial tests TTI-101, by itself and with other cancer medicines, for liver cancer that is advanced and cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see whether the treatment can slow the cancer down and improve outcomes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04851119RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tegavivint for kids and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early-phase study tests tegavivint to see how well it works and how safe it is for children and young adults with solid cancers that have come back or are not responding. It may be an option if your tumor type (including certain lymphomas or desmoid tumors) matches the study’s rules.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT07176650RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a biosimilar ipilimumab for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new version of the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab (called HLX13) against the approved version (YERVOY) for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the new version works similarly and is as safe.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05733598RecruitingPhase 2
RP2 plus standard treatment for advanced liver or bile cancers
This Phase 2 trial studies whether RP2, added to standard second-line treatment, can improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer or bile duct/gallbladder cancer. It may help by training the immune system to better attack the cancer after the cancer has already grown despite prior treatment.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07019844Recruiting
PSMA PET scan for liver cancer staging
This trial tests if a special PET scan (PSMA PET) can better stage liver cancer that has not been treated yet and is at a moderate to advanced stage (BCLC B or C). It may help guide treatment decisions.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05486572Recruiting
Ultrasound or MRI to help prevent liver cancer deaths
This study compares ultrasound scans versus MRI scans to see which one better helps prevent deaths from liver cancer in people with cirrhosis. You may be assigned to one of the two imaging tests and follow-up visits to track whether liver cancer develops or is caught early.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT07265271Recruiting
Study to detect liver cancer early using blood tests
This study is looking for people with or without liver cancer to test a new way to find liver cancer early using blood or tissue samples. It aims to help catch the disease sooner.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07224750Recruiting
A blood test to find early signs of gastrointestinal cancer
This study is testing a blood-based test to detect unique molecules (called miRNAs) that may signal the presence of several types of gut or digestive system cancers. The goal is to develop a simple screening tool that could catch these cancers earlier.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Los Angeles
Institutions with a site for the recruiting hepatocellular carcinoma studies listed above.
- University of Southern California · 4 studies
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center · 4 studies
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center / UC Irvine Health · 2 studies
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA · 2 studies
What taking part in a hepatocellular carcinoma study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting hepatocellular carcinoma studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there hepatocellular carcinoma clinical trials near Los Angeles?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 37 recruiting hepatocellular carcinoma studies with a site near Los Angeles, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a hepatocellular carcinoma study near Los Angeles?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Los Angeles to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Los Angeles, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a hepatocellular carcinoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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