A Study of Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) in Combination With Bevacizumab to Investigate Safety and Eff… (NCT04487067) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Study of Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) in Combination With Bevacizumab to Investigate Safety and Efficacy in Patients With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Not Previously Treated With Systemic Therapy-Amethista
Italy152 participantsStarted 2020-08-25
Plain-language summary
This is a Phase IIIb, one arm, multicenter, open-label study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of atezolizumab + bevacizumab in patients with unresectable HCC who have received no prior systemic treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Unresectable HCC with diagnosis confirmed by histology, with a biopsy within 6 months from recruitment;
* Disease that is not amenable to curative surgical and/or locoregional therapies, or progressive disease after surgical and /or locoregional therapies;
* No prior systemic therapy for HCC;
* At least one measurable untreated lesion;
* Patients who received prior local therapy are eligible provided the target lesion(s) have not been previously treated with local therapy or the target lesion(s) within the field of local therapy have subsequently progressed in accordance with RECIST version 1.1;
* ECOG Performance Status of 0 or 1 within 7 days prior to recruitment;
* Child-Pugh class A within 7 days prior to recruitment;
* Patients must undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and all size of varices (small to large) must be assessed. In case of varices at high risk of bleeding (corresponding to medium (F2) or large (F3) varices, or F1 varices with cherry red spots or red wale marking) prophylatic treatment per local standard of care must be adopted prior to enrollment. Patients who have undergone an EGD within 6 months of prior to initiation of study treatment do not need to repeat the procedure provided they had no varices at high risk of bleeding;
* Adequate hematologic and end-organ function
* Resolution of any acute, clinically significant treatment-related toxicity from prior therapy to Grade \<= 1 prior to study entry, with the exception of …
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.
What they're measuring
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Number of Participants With Grade 3-5 National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 5.0 (NCI CTCAE V5) Bleeding/Haemorrhage