Efficacy and Safety of Lenvatinib as a Conversion Therapy for HCC (NCT04241523) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 2
Efficacy and Safety of Lenvatinib as a Conversion Therapy for HCC
China50 participantsStarted 2020-01
Plain-language summary
Lenvatinib is the standard of care for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of the single-arm, open-label, phase II clinical trial is to assess efficacy and safety of lenvatinib as a preoperative conversion therapy in patients with potentially resectable HCC. Investigator hypothesized that lenvatinib may be an effective conversion treatment for HCC, and preoperative treatment with lenvatinib can improve resectability in patients with potential resectable HCC and improve the long term survival.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female aged 18-75;
. The participant must have confirmed diagnosis of HCC histologically or clinically;
. The participant must have at least one untreated intrahepatic lesion that can be evaluated by contrast-enhanced CT or MRI;
. The BCLC stage B/C patients, more than 3 tumor nodes or have portal vein tumor thrombus (Vp3-Vp4 according to LCSGJ PVTT classification) or extrahepatic metastases limited to one organ and the number of metastases nodules is no more than 3;
. ECOG PS 0-1 and Child-Pugh A;
. Surgical resection is not the first choice according to MDT evaluation;
. Written informed consent;
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. WBC\<4.0\*10\^9/L, HB\<80 g/L, PLT\<75\*10\^9/L and NEUT\<1.5×10\^9/L;
. Coagulation function: (prothrombin time) international normalized ratio (INR) \>1.2;
. Liver function: serum albumin (ALB)\<3.5 g/dl, total bilirubin (TBIL)\>1.5 times the upper limit of normal range, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase (ALT and AST)\>3 times the upper limit of normal range; renal function index: serum creatinine (CRE)\>1.5 times the upper limit of normal range; uncontrolled hypertension (\>150/90mm Hg);
. Lymph node metastasis to hilar of lung or liver, or peripheral tissue adhesion;
. Participated in other clinical trials 30 days before enrollment;
. With ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, Gilbert syndrome, sclerosing cholangitis;
. Suspected allergy to study drug;
. With other organ dysfunction, it is not expected to be tolerated general anesthesia or hepatectomy;