Clinical trials
Liver Resection clinical trials
Below are recruiting liver resection clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 70 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07740382Recruiting
Pain block comparison for recovery after liver surgery
This study compares two types of pain-relieving nerve blocks used during liver surgery to see which one helps you breathe better and recover more comfortably after the operation.
Alexandria, Sbein-ElkomAges 18–75 - NCT06638502RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing HRX215 for liver recovery after surgery
This trial tests a drug called HRX215 to see if it is safe and helps the liver recover after surgery to remove colon cancer tumors that have spread to the liver. It is for people who are having either a minor or major liver resection and have a low risk of liver failure.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06219096Recruiting
Using a dye to guide liver tumor surgery with a camera
This trial tests a new way to help surgeons see liver tumors more clearly during keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. A special dye (ICG) is used with a camera to guide the surgeon in removing just the right part of the liver. It may lead to safer and more precise surgery for people with liver cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06353672Recruiting
Robotic liver tumor removal safety study
This study is testing how safe and doable it is to use a robot to remove liver tumors. It may help researchers find a better way to perform liver surgery with fewer complications.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06850753Recruiting
En bloc removal of liver and pancreas with transplant for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new surgical approach that removes the liver, pancreas, and bile duct all at once (and then gives a liver transplant) for people with a type of bile duct cancer that cannot be removed with standard surgery. It may help people whose cancer is limited to the liver area and who have not responded to other treatments.
OsloAges 18–70 - NCT06905015Recruiting
Comparing two methods to reduce blood loss during open liver surgery
This trial tests whether using stroke volume variation (SVV) is better than central venous pressure (CVP) to guide fluid management and reduce bleeding during open liver surgery. It aims to find a safer way to manage fluids during the operation.
Chiang Mai, ChiangmaiAges 20–70 - NCT07295275Recruiting
Fluorescence-guided surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests a new way to remove liver cancer during surgery. A special dye called ICG is injected into the artery leading to the liver, which makes the tumor glow under a special camera, helping the surgeon remove just the right area. This study checks if this technique is both safe and effective for people with a common type of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07642336Recruiting
Pain relief methods for open liver surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after open liver surgery: a nerve block in the back muscles versus a spinal catheter for pain medicine. It tests which method works better and is safer for patients undergoing this major surgery.
Hà Nội, Kim LienAges 18–80 - NCT03823144Recruiting
Imaging small live tumor details during surgery
This study uses a special camera to look at solid tumors from inside the body during an operation. It tests whether “live” tumor imaging (using a medicine called fluorescein) can be safely performed in people with certain solid cancers.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07607873Recruiting
Transplant vs surgery after chemo for liver-only colorectal cancer
This trial compares liver transplant versus liver surgery for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed initially. You would first receive chemotherapy to shrink the tumors, and if they become removable, you may be randomly assigned to have a liver transplant or standard liver surgery.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT04678583Recruiting
Surgery plan for RAS-mutant colon cancer liver metastases
This trial studies an approach to surgically removing liver metastases from colon (or rectal) cancer that has an RAS gene mutation (KRAS or NRAS). If you qualify, you would be evaluated for whether a “complete” (R0) liver operation is planned and technically possible, aiming to improve cancer control by how the liver is cut.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07445412Recruiting
Liver regeneration study for patients with small future liver remnant
This trial tests techniques to help the liver grow before surgery in people who have a liver tumor and whose future liver remnant is too small. The goal is to make the liver big enough to safely remove the tumor.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07717437Recruiting
Liver cancer registry for patients who had vein embolization
This registry collects medical images and health information from patients with liver cancer or liver metastases who had a procedure to block certain liver veins (PVE/HVE). The goal is to learn more about this technique and help future patients.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05931068Recruiting
Measuring energy use during major liver surgery
This study looks at how much energy your body uses during major liver surgery by measuring breathing and metabolism. It may help doctors better plan care around surgery and understand how your body responds.
MaastrichtAges 18 years+ - NCT06349278Recruiting
Surgery for pancreatic cancer with limited liver spread after chemo
This trial is for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver (3 spots or fewer). It tests whether removing both the original tumor and the liver spots after a specific chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) can be helpful. You may be eligible if the chemo shrinks the tumors enough and you are healthy enough for surgery.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06200831Recruiting
Same surgery or two surgeries for colorectal cancer with liver spread
This trial compares having one surgery to remove both the colon tumor and liver tumors at the same time versus having two separate surgeries. It aims to find which approach is safer and works better for patients whose cancer has spread only to the liver.
OsloAges 18–80 - NCT05185245Recruiting
Liver transplant for colorectal cancer spread to the liver
This study looks at whether a liver transplant can help people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver but cannot be removed by surgery. It also checks whether certain cancer features, treatment history, and blood/health status make transplant safer or more effective.
BolognaAges 18–73 - NCT01479608Recruiting
Liver transplant for colon or rectal cancer liver spread
This trial studies whether a liver transplant can help people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread to the liver (but not elsewhere). It aims to improve outcomes by removing the diseased liver when the cancer has responded to chemotherapy and can still be controlled.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06462742Recruiting
Microwave ablation vs. surgery for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
This trial compares two treatments for a liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma—surgery to remove the tumor versus microwave ablation, which uses heat to destroy cancer cells. It tests if ablation works as well as surgery for people with small tumors that haven't spread.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04731558RecruitingPhase 4
Blood clot prevention before versus after liver surgery
This study compares two approaches to preventing blood clots around the time of liver surgery. If you’re having planned liver surgery, it may help doctors choose the safest timing and method for clot prevention.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT07150624RecruitingPhase 4
Polyene phosphatidylcholine for liver injury after surgery
This trial tests whether a medicine called polyene phosphatidylcholine can help protect the liver from damage after surgery for liver cancer. It is for people who are having a specific type of keyhole surgery to remove part of the liver.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for liver resection?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 70 recruiting liver resection 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 liver resection 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 liver resection 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.