Clinical trials
Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting primary hepatocellular carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 185 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05171335Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Lenvatinib plus TACE before transplant for large liver cancer
This trial tests whether taking lenvatinib (a targeted pill) before a liver procedure called TACE can help people with large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) get better results while waiting for a liver transplant. It may help shrink or control the cancer without stopping transplant plans.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07064681Recruiting
AK104 plus TACE for resectable liver cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (AK104) to a standard liver cancer treatment (TACE) helps prevent the cancer from coming back after surgery. It is for people with early-stage liver cancer that can be surgically removed and who have a high risk of recurrence.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07039201Recruiting
A cell therapy for liver cancer that has progressed on other treatments
This study tests a new cell therapy (called CG-102-12C) for advanced liver cancer that has a specific marker (GPC3) and has stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells, specially trained to attack the cancer. This might be an option if you have tried other treatments and they no longer work or cause bad side effects.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07479485RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MRG006A combo for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination called MRG006A for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery or treated with local therapies. The goal is to see if it helps shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05844046RecruitingPhase 2
Triple drug treatment for advanced liver cancer that can’t be removed
This Phase 2 trial tests three medicines together (durvalumab, tremelimumab, and bevacizumab) to treat non-surgical (non-resectable) liver cancer. It may help shrink tumors and slow disease progression by boosting the immune system and blocking tumor blood supply.
MunichAges 18 years+ - NCT03942328RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune cell vaccine plus checkpoint treatment after liver radiation
This trial tests a combination of a personalized immune cell treatment (made from your own cells) and a pneumococcal vaccine along with an “immune checkpoint” drug after high-dose radiation for certain unresectable liver cancers. The goal is to help your immune system better attack the cancer and to see how safe and effective this approach is.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06860490RecruitingPhase 2
Liver cancer trial: HAIC plus immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis
This trial tests a combination of liver-directed chemotherapy (HAIC), an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab), and a drug that blocks blood vessel growth (bevacizumab biosimilar) for advanced liver cancer that hasn't been treated with systemic therapy before. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07170345Recruiting
AI to detect hidden spread in liver cancer from scans
This trial uses a computer program to help doctors find signs of microscopic tumor spread in blood vessels (microvascular invasion) from liver cancer images. It aims to improve treatment planning for patients who are having surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–18 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07053072RecruitingPhase 1
PD-1 mRNA vaccine for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new mRNA vaccine for people with advanced liver cancer that has returned or spread after other treatments. The vaccine aims to help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - NCT04512833Recruiting
CyberKnife radiation for small liver cancer with cirrhosis
This trial tests CyberKnife stereotactic body radiation therapy—targeted high-precision radiation—for small hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) in people with decompensated cirrhosis. It may help if other liver cancer treatments aren’t possible, but it has strict safety rules about tumor spread and nearby organs.
BeijingAges 30–80 - NCT04912765RecruitingPhase 2
New immune vaccine plus nivolumab for liver cancer
This trial studies whether an individualized “neoantigen” cancer vaccine given to immune cells (dendritic cells) plus nivolumab can improve outcomes in people with liver cancer and/or colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. It focuses on tumors that can be removed with curative surgery (with or without local ablation) and on people with good enough liver and overall health.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06861114Recruiting
Urine test to detect liver cancer return after surgery
This study tests if a simple urine test can help find early signs of liver cancer coming back after surgery. Patients with early-stage liver cancer who have surgery may join to help improve follow-up care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06788353Recruiting
Liver cancer treatment study for patients not eligible for surgery
This trial is collecting information on how well a treatment (likely TACE, a procedure to block the tumor's blood supply) works for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see how safe and effective it is for patients who haven't had treatment before or who have a first recurrence.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06828380RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with or without radiation for liver cancer
This trial tests whether using immunotherapy alone works as well as immunotherapy combined with radiation for liver cancer that has spread into major blood vessels. The goal is to find the best treatment option for people with this specific type of advanced liver cancer.
GoyangAges 19 years+ - NCT05862337RecruitingPhase 3
New immune plus anti-cancer pills to prevent liver cancer returning
This Phase 3 trial studies anlotinib capsules plus penpulimab (an immune therapy) to help prevent hepatocellular carcinoma from coming back after it has been fully removed or fully destroyed. It may help high-risk patients lower the chance of recurrence and improve survival.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06778317Recruiting
Blood test to predict liver cancer in cirrhosis patients
This trial tests if a simple blood test can help predict who with cirrhosis might develop liver cancer, so doctors can monitor and treat those patients earlier.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT07490262RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Immunotherapy combo for advanced liver cancer as first treatment
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (IBI310 and sintilimab) as a first treatment for advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination is safe and works better than current options.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06265285RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab at home vs. clinic for cancer treatment
This study compares giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab as a shot under the skin at home versus in the clinic. It is for people with certain cancers who are already taking or starting nivolumab.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06374485RecruitingPhase 1
AU409 capsule for advanced liver cancer after other treatments fail
This trial tests a new capsule called AU409 for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) who have already tried standard treatments and they no longer work. The goal is to see if AU409 can help control the cancer.
Hong KongAges 18–75 - NCT05920863RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib, immunotherapy, plus liver artery treatment before surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving lenvatinib and immunotherapy along with TACE (a liver artery treatment) before surgery can lower the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma coming back after surgery. It targets people with certain higher-risk early-stage liver tumors (CNLC IB/IIA).
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06498622RecruitingPhase 2
Liver cancer relapse prevention after surgery
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (Donafenib and Envafolimab) after surgery to lower the risk of liver cancer coming back in people who have high-risk features. It may help if you qualify based on your tumor(s) and overall health.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for primary hepatocellular carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 185 recruiting primary hepatocellular carcinoma 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 primary hepatocellular carcinoma 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 primary hepatocellular carcinoma 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.