Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Rice-derived albumin for low albumin after liver surgery

Official title: Rice-derived Recombinant Human Serum Albumin for the Treatment of Hypoalbuminemia After Hepatectomy: A Prospective, Single-Arm, Exploratory Clinical Trial

Run by Tongji Hospital · NCT07634549 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests rice-derived recombinant human serum albumin (OsrHSA) to correct low albumin in adults after liver resection.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorTongji Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 15, 2026
Main results expectedJuly 7, 2027
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07634549 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18-80 who have undergone hepatectomy and developed postoperative hypoalbuminemia (serum albumin ≤30 g/L).

Probably not a fit

Patients without postoperative hypoalbuminemia or those who cannot tolerate intravenous albumin may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, single-arm, exploratory trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of OsrHSA in patients who develop hypoalbuminemia after hepatectomy. Participants will receive daily intravenous infusions of OsrHSA at 20 g per day. The study aims to determine whether OsrHSA can raise serum albumin levels and improve clinical outcomes without undue safety risks. Prior data in cirrhosis suggest non-inferiority to plasma-derived albumin, but this trial focuses on the postoperative setting. Enrollment targets are small and participants will be adults up to 80 years old at Tongji Hospital in Wuhan, China.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, OsrHSA could safely restore albumin levels after liver surgery and potentially improve recovery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous data in cirrhosis showed OsrHSA was non-inferior to plasma-derived albumin; this postoperative study explores safety and efficacy in a new setting.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Able to understand and willing to sign the informed consent form.
* Male or female; age ≥18 years and ≤80 years.
* Planned for or has undergone hepatectomy.
* Developed postoperative hypoalbuminemia, defined as serum albumin ≤30 g/L .

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any excipient of the investigational drug
* Complicated with any of the following diseases or conditions: severe renal disease requiring hemodialysis, active upper gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy Grade III or IV.
* Pregnant or lactating women.
* HIV positive.
* Heart failure classified as Stage C or D according to ACCF/AHA criteria.
* History of organ transplantation.
* Mental status that prevents the participant from understanding the nature, scope, and consequences of the study.
* Any clinical condition that the investigator considers makes the trial participant unsuitable for participation in the trial.

Where it's running

  • Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    Wuhan, Hubei, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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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.