Concurrently vs Sequentially Combined HAIC With Targeted and Immunotherapy in Potentially Resecta… (NCT06041477) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
Concurrently vs Sequentially Combined HAIC With Targeted and Immunotherapy in Potentially Resectable HCC
China540 participantsStarted 2023-10-31
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare HAIC concurrently with sequentially combined with targeted and immunotherapies in terms of efficacy and safety in patients with potentially resectable intermediate and advanced HCC (CNLC stage IIa\~IIIa). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does a "strong combination" regimen of three simultaneous treatments (HAIC, targeted agents and immunotherapy) definitely result in a higher surgical conversion rate and better survival benefit?
* Can the combination of targeted and immunotherapies based on patients' response to HAIC therapy avoid over-treatment of some patients without affecting the surgical conversion rate and overall survival? Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either HAIC concurrently or sequentially combined with targeted and immunotherapies.
Researchers will compare concurrent treatment group with sequential treatment group to see if there are different in terms of the conversion resection rate, long-term survival, and safety.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥18 and ≤75 years;
. ECOG PS score of 0\~1;
. Clinical or pathological diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and meeting the stage IIa-IIIa of CNLC staging according to the relevant definitions in the 2015 edition of the Guidelines for Standardized Pathological Diagnosis of Primary Liver Cancer;
. Not having received previous treatment against hepatocellular carcinoma;
. Those who cannot be surgically resected after discussion by the multidisciplinary team of the participating centers , but have a potential chance of resection after conversion therapy, including: multiple tumors located in one lobe of the liver; portal vein cancer thrombus not reaching the main trunk, which can be resected together with the primary focus;
. Laboratory tests meet the following conditions, or the following conditions can be achieved with short-term treatment:
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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OS
Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of death from any cause, assessed at least 36 months
. Patients were fully informed about the study and signed an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. Those with severe comorbidity including cardiac, cerebral, pulmonary, renal, and other vital organ function damage, combined with severe infections or other serious concomitant diseases (\> grade 2 CTCAE Version 5.0 adverse events), who cannot tolerate the treatment;
. Those with a history of other malignant tumors;
. Those with a history of related drug allergy;
. Those with known hypersensitivity to any component of the targeted and immunologic drugs to be applied;
. Those with a history of organ transplantation;
. Those who have received previous treatment targeting hepatocellular carcinoma (including interferon);