Clinical trials
Refractory Hepatocellular Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory hepatocellular carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 47 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07179900RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus two drugs for liver cancer that can't be removed
This trial tests a combination of radiation therapy with two drugs (QL1706 and bevacizumab) for people with liver cancer that hasn't spread to other parts of the body but can't be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink or control the tumor.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–30 - NCT05155189RecruitingPhase 1
Armored CAR-T treatment for advanced liver cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests the safety and early signs of effectiveness of an “armored” CAR-T cell therapy (C-CAR031) for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). It may help by teaching the body’s immune cells to better recognize and attack the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05713994Recruiting
Liver cancer treatments together for unresectable liver tumors
This trial tests a combined treatment plan—chemo delivered to the liver, targeted therapy, anti-VEGF therapy, and immunotherapy—to control unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It may help shrink tumors or slow progression when surgery isn’t possible.
Quanzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT05717738Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus targeted drugs after TACE for liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of blood-vessel–targeting medicine and immunotherapy after a liver-directed treatment called TACE for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It aims to control tumor growth when surgery or ablation isn’t suitable, and to see if this “conversion therapy” helps patients do better than standard pathways.
Quanzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06789848RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two immunotherapy drugs for advanced liver and bile duct cancers
This trial tests two investigational drugs, ligufalimab and cadonilimab, for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC) or bile duct cancer (biliary tract cancer, BTC) that has not responded to previous treatment with an immunotherapy drug. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05797805RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tegavivint for advanced liver cancer after prior treatments
This early-phase study tests tegavivint in people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of liver cancer. It’s meant for cases where the cancer can’t be treated with curative surgery/local procedures or has progressed after standard systemic medicines.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05057845RecruitingPhase 2
Freezing treatment plus immunotherapy and a pill for liver cancer
This trial tests whether freezing (cryoablation) combined with tislelizumab and lenvatinib can help shrink advanced liver cancer and improve outcomes after earlier treatments stopped working or caused side effects. It may be an option if your cancer can’t be removed with surgery and you’ve already tried one prior systemic (whole-body) treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05629845Recruiting
Prevent repeat stomach bleeding using an ultrasound-guided scope
This study compares two ways to stop variceal bleeding (bleeding from swollen veins in the esophagus or stomach) from coming back in people with liver cancer. It tests whether an ultrasound-guided technique during endoscopy can reduce repeat bleeding compared with standard endoscopy methods.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 18 years+ - NCT06363825RecruitingPhase 2
New combination therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of treatments for advanced liver cancer: a targeted therapy (apatinib), an immunotherapy (camrelizumab), and two local treatments (TAE and HAIC). It may be an option if you have a high tumor burden or a tumor thrombus in the portal vein and haven't had systemic treatment before.
FuzhouAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - NCT07391839RecruitingPhase 1
MDN-001 injection for liver cancer that can't be surgically removed
This trial tests an injection called MDN-001 for people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery or other local treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective for patients whose cancer has not spread outside the liver.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT05608213RecruitingPhase 3
Lenvatinib plus radiation seeds vs lenvatinib alone for liver cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares lenvatinib plus implanted radiation seeds versus lenvatinib alone in people with liver cancer that no longer responds to TACE. It aims to improve how long patients can control the cancer inside the liver.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06904196RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib with or without internal radiation for TACE-resistant liver cancer
This trial compares two treatments for liver cancer (HCC) that has stopped responding to TACE. One group gets lenvatinib (a targeted therapy pill) plus SIRT (internal radiation beads placed in the liver), and the other gets lenvatinib alone. The goal is to see which combination works better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07639138RecruitingPhase 2
Lenalidomide with targeted therapy and immunotherapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests whether adding lenalidomide (a drug that boosts the immune system) to your current targeted therapy and immunotherapy can help advanced liver cancer that has progressed after previous treatments. You would be eligible if your cancer has already been treated with at least two prior drug combinations and initially responded before growing back.
Beijing, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, ChinaAges 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 - NCT05468359RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing four medicines in children and teens with hard-to-treat tumors
This early-phase trial studies how safe and effective a combination of four medicines is for children and teens with certain solid tumors that have come back or cannot be controlled with standard treatment. It may help by improving tumor control, while also carefully tracking side effects.
Germantown, TennesseeAges Up to 30 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 - NCT06636435RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBA-1205 for advanced cancers including liver, melanoma, and pediatric cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CBA-1205 for people with advanced solid tumors, liver cancer, melanoma, or certain childhood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein called DLK1 found on some cancer cells.
Kashiwa, ChibaAges 2 years+ - NCT07106827RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced or resistant solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, GV20-0251, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helpful.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05201404RecruitingPhase 3
Namodenoson for advanced liver cancer with moderate cirrhosis
This Phase 3 trial studies whether namodenoson can slow or control advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) in people whose cirrhosis is in a specific middle range. It may help if standard treatments have not worked or the cancer has spread and is not expected to be cured.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06794073Recruiting
Combination therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial is testing a combination of treatments for liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It combines a targeted therapy pill (lenvatinib), an immunotherapy that boosts your immune system (PD-1 blocker), a procedure that destroys tumors with heat or cold (ablation), and a chemo procedure that delivers medicine directly to the liver (TACE). The goal is to see if this mix is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06999837Recruiting
PSMA PET/CT scan for liver cancer (HCC)
This study tests a new type of PET/CT scan (called PSMA) that may help doctors see liver cancer (HCC) better. The scan takes detailed images to track how the cancer behaves, which could help choose the best treatment.
ClichyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory hepatocellular carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 47 recruiting refractory 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 refractory 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 refractory 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.