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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT03259867

NCT03259867 Combination of TATE and PD-1 Inhibitor in Liver Cancer

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NCT ID NCT03259867
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Teclison Ltd.
Condition Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 54 participants
Start Date 2017-07-01
Primary Completion 2026-12-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Nivolumab Injectable ProductTrans-arterial tirapazamine embolization

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 54 participants in total. It began in 2017-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-30.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

This is a multi-center, open-label phase IIA study that investigates the preliminary efficacy of Trans-arterial Tirapazamine Embolization (TATE) treatment of liver cancer followed by a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor (nivolumab). Patients with two types of cancers will be enrolled, advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),and metastatic gastric cancer. All enrolled patients need to have liver lesions and have progressed on a prior immune checkpoint inhibitor.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of (1) advanced HCC or (2) metastatic gastric cancer. 2. Patients between ages 18 and 80 3. If HCC patients, they should have progressive disease (PD) on an immune therapy for advanced HCC. For patients with metastatic gastric cancer, they should have failed at least one line of systemic chemotherapy and an immune checkpoint inhibitor. 4. Patients with liver tumor lesions with at least one with a diameter of 2 cm or bigger, which is amendable for (super-)selective TATE as the target lesion. 5. ECOG score 2 or less 6. Child-Pugh scores 5-7 for HCC patients 7. All prior chemotherapy at least 4 weeks prior to study treatment. Immunotherapy not subject to this limitation. 8. No major GI bleeding in the prior 2 months. 8\. Hgb\>=8, platelet \>= 50,000, Cr =\< 2, AST and ALT \< 10 X ULN, t-Bilirubin \< 3, 9. Patients with a history of major autoimmune disorders excluded.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ray Lee, MD. PhD

✉ ray.lee01@teclison.com

📞 8043341076

Principal Investigator

Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UC Irvine Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03259867 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03259867 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT03259867 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03259867 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ray.lee01@teclison.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03259867 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Orange, United States, Oklahoma City, United States, Milwaukee, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03259867 clinical trial?

NCT03259867 is sponsored by Teclison Ltd.. The principal investigator is Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, MD at UC Irvine Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 54 participants.

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