A French Multicenter Observational Retrospective Study of Rare Primary Liver Cancers (NCT06541652) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A French Multicenter Observational Retrospective Study of Rare Primary Liver Cancers
France150 participantsStarted 2024-03-26
Plain-language summary
The aim of this French multicenter retrospective study is to describ rare primary hepatic cancers clinical, histological and radiological features, to obtain a biological tumor and blood collection, and to evaluate the efficacy of treatments received in clinical practice in order to determine optimal therapeutic sequences. This retrospective cohort will be the backbone of future translational studies aimed at identifying new molecular, histological, circulating and radiological tumor biomarkers, potentially useful at every stage of diagnosis and prognostic or theranostic evaluation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older,
* with histologically proven hepato-cholangiocarcinoma, fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma, epithelioid hemangioendothelioma or hepatic angiosarcoma
* diagnosed after January 01, 2018 living or deceased at the time of registration in the cohort
* for living patients who have not objected to the research: (note of non-objection to be attached° agreeing to participate in ancillary studies must sign the biological consent form for participation in biological studies.
Exclusion Criteria:
* without social security
* No access to tumor block
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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Description of the clinical, histological and radiological characteristics of various rare primary liver cancers
Timeframe: up to 5 years from the date of diagnosis
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06541652
SponsorFederation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive