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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT03949231

NCT03949231 Infusion of PD1/PDL1/CTLA4 Inhibitors Via Hepatic Arterial for Immunotherapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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NCT ID NCT03949231
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Condition Liver Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2019-01-01
Primary Completion 2029-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PD1/PDL1 inhibitor

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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 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2019-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2029-01-01.

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Brief Summary

This trial was designed to investigate the survival outcomes, response rates, and safety of patients with Barcelona-Clinical Hepatocellular Carcinoma (BCLC)-C-stage liver cancer by hepatic artery versus vein infusion of PD1/PDL1/CTLA4 inhibitor or their combinations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cytohistological confirmation is required for diagnosis of HCC.、 2. Signed informed consent before recruiting 3. Age between 18 to 80 years with estimated survival over 3 months. 4. Child-Pugh class A or B/Child score \> 7; ECOG score \< 2 5. Tolerable coagulation function or reversible coagulation disorders 6. Laboratory examination test within 7 days prior to procedure: WBC≥3.0×10E9/L; Hb≥90g/L; PLT ≥50×10E9/L;INR \< 2.3 or PT \< 6 seconds above control;Cr ≤ 145.5 umul/L;Albumin \> 28 g/L;Total bilirubin \< 51 μmol/L 7. At least one tumor lesion meeting measurable disease criteria as determined by RECIST v1.1. 8. Patients with advanced (unresectable and/or metastatic, stage C based on Barcelona-Clinic Liver Cancer \[BCLC\] staging classification) hepatocellular carcinoma which would not be suitable for treatment with loco-regional therapies or have progressed following locoregional therapy such as surgical resection, percutaneous hepatic arterial embolization, radiofrequency ablation, and percutaneous interventional therapy. 9. Birth control. 10. Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan and laboratory tests. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients participated in clinical trials of equipment or drugs (signed informed consent) within 4 weeks; 2. Patients accompany by ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and esophageal and gastric varices bleeding; 3. Any serious accompanying disease, which is expected to have an unknown, impact on the prognosis, include heart disease, inadequately controlled diabetes and psychiatric disorders; 4. Patients accompanied with other tumors or past medical history of malignancy; 5. Pregnant or lactating patients, all patients participating in this trial must adopt appropriate birth control measures during treatment; 6. Patients have poor compliance. Any contraindications for hepatic arterial infusion procedure: A.Impaired clotting test (platelet count \< 60000/mm3, prothrombin activity \< 50%). B.Renal failure / insufficiency requiring hemo-or peritoneal dialysis. C.Known severe atheromatosis. D.Known uncontrolled blood hypertension (\> 160/100 mm/Hg). 7. Patients have the past history of liver cancer treatment, such as transplantation, resection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and so on; 8. Allergic to adriamycin chemotherapy drugs,contrast agent and lipiodol; 9. Any agents which could affect the absorption or pharmacokinetics of the study drugs 10. Subjects unable to suffer the discomfort of the HAI procedure

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Hui Lian, MD

✉ lian-hui-2008@163.com

📞 02034153532

Principal Investigator

Hui Lian, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03949231 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Liver Cancer. 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 NCT03949231 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 200 participants.

Is NCT03949231 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03949231 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lian-hui-2008@163.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03949231 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Guanzhou, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03949231 clinical trial?

NCT03949231 is sponsored by Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. The principal investigator is Hui Lian, MD at Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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