Brazilian Reality of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (NCT06230328) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Brazilian Reality of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Brazil300 participantsStarted 2024-04-15
Plain-language summary
National, multicenter, retrospective, non-randomized observational study (Real World Evidence-RWE) with the purpose of analyzing the epidemiological profile of Hepatocellular Carcinomas (BCLC A, B or C), clinical management, progression profile and overall survival of castrated patients treated in national oncology care reference centers, within the last 6 years (between 2017 to 2022).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female;
* Above 18 years old;
* Hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis (confirmed by biopsy or imaging);
Exclusion Criteria:
* Fibrollamelar carcinoma, hepatoblastoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors or other less common types of liver tumors;
* Patients with incomplete staging data;
* Patients with only 1 visit to the participating site healthcare service, with loss to follow-up prior to the second visit to the participating site healthcare service;
* Previous treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma in another institution;
* Treatment with investigational drugs in a clinical trial.
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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Epidemiological profile and pathological staging
Timeframe: At first diagnosis and over 6 years (Time of retrospective observational analysis of the study)