CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Liver Resection, RFA, TACE, and Drug Therapy in Patients with GIST LM

China238 participantsStarted 2002-01-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the overall survival benefits of local treatment combined with imatinib(IM) and IM alone in patients suffering from GIST liver metastases. The main question it aims to answer is: • Whether IM combined with hepatic resection (HR) or other local treatments such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has better long-term survival benefits compared to IM monotherapy. Patients are divided into different treatment groups: * IM group * IM combined with HR group * IM combined with RFA or TACE group Researchers will compare the IM + HR group and IM + RFA/TACE group with the IM group to see if it has a better Overall survival (OS).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pathological evidence of GIST of primary tumors * Liver metastases evidenced by biopsy or radiological findings * Sufficient liver, hematologic, and renal function, coupled with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status score ranging from 0 to 1 Exclusion Criteria: * IM was not used during treatment * Liver metastases appeared on second-line or later subsequent lines of TKI * Combined with other malignant tumors * Failure to follow up

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?

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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

Overall survival

Timeframe: up to 200 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06038552

SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

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