Liver Cancer Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Adults between 18 and 80 years of age.
• People whose overall physical health before surgery falls within a standard medical fitness range known as ASA Class I to III (confirm with trial site for what this means in your situation).
• People who are already scheduled to have a planned (non-emergency) open liver removal surgery.
• People who have given written agreement to take part in the study.

Who may not be able to join:

• People whose blood clotting ability is significantly abnormal before surgery, based on specific blood test results (confirm with trial site for the exact thresholds that apply).
• People with severely reduced liver function, classified as Child-Pugh Class C (confirm with trial site).
• People with severe chronic lung disease, specifically COPD rated at Stage III or IV on a standard medical scale.
• People whose heart is pumping significantly less effectively than normal, with a pumping strength measurement below 35%.
• People with severe obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40.
• People who have an active infection at or near the area of the body where a needle would be inserted as part of the procedure.
• People with a known allergy or sensitivity to certain numbing medications (such as Ropivacaine) or strong pain-relief medications (such as Morphine).
• People who are pregnant or currently breastfeeding.

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.