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

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

Observational University of Rochester · NCT05248581

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.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment25 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Rochester Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, New York)
Trial IDNCT05248581 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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.

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

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 performed: 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.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Rochester, New York

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Colorectal Cancer Metastaticliver transplantationliving donorunresectable colorectal liver metastases
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 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.