Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Living donor liver transplant for patients with colorectal cancer spread to the liver

Official title: Liver Transplantation From Living Donors For Treatment Of Non-Resectable Colorectal Carcinoma Liver Metastases: A Registry Study

Run by University of Rochester · NCT05248581 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how well living donor liver transplants work for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver by collecting information on their survival and recovery.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Rochester
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 16, 2019
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2027
Study endsAugust 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJuly 20, 2026
Trial IDNCT05248581 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed colorectal cancer that is not amenable to curative surgical resection.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not candidates for living donor liver transplantation or those unwilling to consent will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to establish a data registry that collects clinical, pathologic, and molecular data from patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who are undergoing living donor liver transplantation. The primary focus is on assessing overall survival and recurrence-free survival rates for these patients. By gathering comprehensive data, the study seeks to improve understanding of outcomes associated with this treatment approach. The observational nature of the study allows for real-world data collection without altering patient care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights that improve treatment outcomes for patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using living donor liver transplantation for colorectal liver metastases is being explored, this specific observational study is novel in its focus on creating a comprehensive data registry.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18
* Non-amenable to curative hepatic resection as defined by FLR \<30%
* Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum
* Candidate for LDLT for colorectal liver metastasis per the University of Rochester liver transplant program

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not a candidate of the LDLT liver transplant protocol for treatment of colorectal liver metastasis.
* Unwilling to consent

Where it's running

  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    Rochester, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.