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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05608213

NCT05608213 Lenvatinib Plus I-125 Seed Brachytherapy vs. Lenvatinib for TACE-refractory HCC

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NCT ID NCT05608213
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Condition Hepatocellular Carcinoma Non-resectable
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 187 participants
Start Date 2022-11-02
Primary Completion 2026-10-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Lenvatinib Plus I-125 Seed BrachytherapyLenvatinib

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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 187 participants in total. It began in 2022-11-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-31.

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Brief Summary

This study is conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lenvatinib plus iodine-125 seed brachytherapy (Len-I) compared with lenvatinib (Len) alone for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) refractory to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * HCC confirmed by histopathology and/or cytology, or diagnosed clinically * Diagnosis of HCC with TACE refractoriness according to the criteria proposed by Japan Society of Hepatology (2021) * Patients who have Tumor recurrence after surgical resection or ablation are allowed to be included * At least one measurable intrahepatic target lesion * Child-Pugh class A/B * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 * Life expectancy of at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Extrahepatic metastasis * Tumor thrombus involving main portal vein or both the first left and right branch of portal vein * Vena cava invasion * Patients who received prior systemic therapy, immunotherapy, hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) or radiotherapy for HCC * History of organ and cell transplantation * History of bleeding from esophagogastric varices * History of hepatic encephalopathy * Hematologic examination: platelets \<50×10\^9/L * Prothrombin time prolongation ≥ 4s * Severe organ (heart, lung, kidney) dysfunction * History of malignancy other than HCC

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Mingyue Cai, MD

✉ cai020@yeah.net

📞 +86-20-34156205

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05608213 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma Non-resectable. 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 NCT05608213 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 187 participants.

Is NCT05608213 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05608213 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cai020@yeah.net for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05608213 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Guangzhou, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05608213 clinical trial?

NCT05608213 is sponsored by Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. The trial plans to enroll 187 participants.

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