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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT05331911

NCT05331911 Impact of Propofol-Based Total Intravenous Anesthesia Versus Anesthesia With Sevoflurane on Long-term Outcomes With Patients Undergoing Elective Excision of Primary Liver Tumors

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NCT ID NCT05331911
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Condition Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 500 participants
Start Date 2022-04-26
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PropofolSevoflurane

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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.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2022-04-26 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This is a two-arm, parallel-group randomized clinical trial. Routine perioperative care would be performed in volunteers with primary Hepatocellular carcinoma. The study will enroll approximately 500 volunteers to compare the progression-free or overall survival in patients undergoing elective partial hepatectomy for primary liver tumors between propofol and sevoflurane for the maintenance of anesthesia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Twenty to eighty-year-old. 2. ASA class I-III. 3. Patients undergoing partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe mental disorder 2. Pregnant or lactating women 3. Morbidly obese 4. Allergy to any of the drugs used in this study 5. Recurrent tumor or repeat surgery 6. Biopsy cases 7. Incomplete data collection before the surgery 8. Palliative treatment after surgery 9. simultaneous treatment of other malignancies 10. Combined propofol and inhalation anesthesia or other anesthetics, such as ketamine or dexmedetomidine 11. Diagnosed as benign liver tumor 12. Emergency surgery

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Guan-Yu Chen, M.D.

✉ kindtaco@gmail.com

📞 07-3121101

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05331911 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 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 NCT05331911 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT05331911 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05331911 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kindtaco@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05331911 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05331911 clinical trial?

NCT05331911 is sponsored by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.

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