Clinical trials
Liver Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting liver surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 71 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06448195RecruitingPhase 4
Growth Hormone for Fatty Liver After Pituitary Surgery
This trial tests whether growth hormone therapy can improve liver health and metabolic function in people who have fatty liver after pituitary tumor surgery. It is for adults with growth hormone deficiency who have excess fat in their liver.
ShanghaiAges 18–60 - NCT05428358Recruiting
MRI helps choose which pancreatic cancer patients can have surgery
This trial studies whether adding an MRI scan improves the selection of people with pancreatic cancer who may benefit from surgery. It focuses on patients without liver spread and with tumors that are borderline or likely removable.
AalborgAges 18–99 - NCT06868992Recruiting
Study of MASH and cell changes in weight-loss surgery
This study looks at a possible link between MASH (liver inflammation with fat buildup) and tiny cell structures that help liver cells work. Researchers want to understand this better in people having weight-loss surgery, where a small liver sample will be taken.
Lyon, FranceAges 18–99 - NCT03472157Recruiting
Bariatric surgery for severe NASH with advanced liver scarring
This study tests whether bariatric surgery (either sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) improves severe nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with advanced liver scarring in people who are obese. You may also need liver biopsies to confirm your liver disease before and after treatment.
LilleAges 18–65 - NCT06673498RecruitingPhase 2
Two drugs to raise platelets before surgery in liver disease
This trial tests two medications (lusutrombopag and recombinant human thrombopoietin) given together to raise platelet levels before a planned surgery in people with chronic liver disease. The goal is to reduce the need for platelet transfusions and make the procedure safer.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT03407833Enrolling by invitation
Study changes in the body after weight, gut, or liver treatment
This study looks at how the body’s insulin-sensitivity (how well your body uses sugar/insulin) and organ function change after certain medical procedures. It may help researchers understand why some people improve after surgery or liver transplant and guide future care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06169592Recruiting
Bleeding and Clotting Risks After Living Donor Liver Transplant
This study is for people with severe liver cirrhosis who are getting a liver transplant from a living donor. It looks at the risk of bleeding or clotting problems after the transplant, to help doctors better manage these risks.
TashkentAges 18–70 - NCT04556019Recruiting
Study of past and future liver and bile-pancreas surgeries
This is a research study using information from people who had certain liver, bile duct, and pancreas surgeries in the hospital’s surgical team. It aims to review surgical results and may help improve how these operations are done.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 15–90 - NCT03875625Recruiting
Tracking body fat and liver fat after weight-loss treatment
This study looks at how body fat and liver fat change after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery or a lifestyle program. You may join if you have overweight or obesity and can safely have MRI scans, so researchers can compare results between treatment approaches.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18–65 - NCT06015620Recruiting
Health changes after mini gastric bypass surgery
This study looks at how mini gastric bypass surgery helps with obesity-related health problems and changes in body composition. It aims to see if patients experience improvements in conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–65 - NCT06690528RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery vs. palliative care for pancreatic cancer with limited liver spread
This trial compares surgery to remove the primary tumor and up to 3 liver spots against standard palliative care for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread only to the liver (up to 3 spots). It is for those whose cancer has not grown after initial chemotherapy and who are healthy enough for surgery.
Padova, ItalyAges 18–75 - NCT05265208RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus chemo after liver surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial studies giving a special internal radiation treatment along with capecitabine (a chemotherapy) for liver cancer related to bile ducts, after planned surgical removal. It may help improve control of the cancer in cases where surgeons think the edges of the removed tumor may be too close.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT03535142Recruiting
Fatty liver in people considering bariatric surgery
This study looks at how fatty liver disease may predict future liver health in people with severe weight gain. It compares people who are planning bariatric (weight-loss) surgery with similar people who are not, to better understand who may be at higher risk.
EsbjergAges 18 years+ - NCT05797077RecruitingPhase 3
After-surgery blood test–guided therapy for colon cancer liver spread
This Phase 3 trial tests whether an added “maintenance” treatment after liver surgery can help prevent colorectal cancer from coming back. It is only for people whose blood test (ctDNA) still shows signs of cancer after their operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07263061Recruiting
Recovery of albumin after major liver and pancreas surgery
This trial tracks how quickly your albumin (a protein in your blood) returns to normal after major surgery on your liver, pancreas, or bile ducts, to see if that predicts your recovery. It may help doctors understand how you are healing.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 13–80 - 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+ - NCT06627634Recruiting
Surgery for stomach cancer that spread to the liver
This trial tests if removing the stomach tumor and liver spots together can help people with stomach cancer that has spread only to the liver. It is for those who are healthy enough for surgery and chemotherapy.
Aarhus, JyllandAges 18 years+ - NCT05040360RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy after surgery for high-risk pancreatic NET tumors
This Phase 2 trial studies whether giving chemotherapy after surgery can lower cancer recurrence risk in people with high-risk pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It may help you by testing an added treatment after the tumor has been removed.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06316154Recruiting
Liver cyst wall study during echinococcosis surgery
This study looks at parts of the liver cyst wall during surgery for echinococcosis. It aims to learn more about the infection to help future treatments.
Tashkent, UzbekistanAges 18–80 - NCT06848465RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation plus chemo-immunotherapy for colon cancer with liver spread
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04690972Recruiting
Collection of blood and tissue samples for liver disease research
This study builds a research library of biological samples (like tissue and blood) from people with chronic liver disease. It aims to create better lab and preclinical models of tumors and long-term liver problems, which may help future treatments.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06674811Recruiting
Childhood cancer surgery recovery study
This study looks at how children and young adults recover after surgery for solid tumors. It also includes their caregivers to understand how resilience affects recovery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 3–25 - NCT07285850RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Sequential treatment for advanced liver cancer with fatty liver
This trial tests a combination of two medications, bevacizumab and atezolizumab, given one after the other to treat advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It is specifically for people whose liver cancer is linked to a fatty liver condition (MASLD). The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink tumors or control the disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for liver surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 71 recruiting liver surgery 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 surgery 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 surgery 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.