Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Antibody/Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors With or Without HAIC for Unresectable HCC With Portal Vein Tumor Thrombosis
China1,649 participantsStarted 2018-06-01
Plain-language summary
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antibody/tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF/TKI-ICI) plus Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are recommended for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with PVTT in China. However, these treatments have limited survival benefit in patients with advanced HCC with PVTT. We aimed to investigate whether hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) in combination with VEGF/TKI-ICI and ICIs could improve the efficacy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Has a diagnosis of HCC confirmed by radiology, histology, or cytology;
. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage C (HCC with PVTT);
. Has not received any previous systemic therapy for HCC (including chemotherapy, molecularly targeted therapy, immunotherapy);
. Both PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors and anti-angiogenesis drugs patients received only include marketed drugs but are not limited to HCC approval;
. HAIC was performed after the first PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor/anti-angiogenic drug treatment or before treatment (within 2 months);
. Received at least 1 cycle of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor/anti-angiogenic drug combination therapy after HAIC treatment;
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
1
Overall Survival(OS)
Timeframe: up to approximately 2 years
2
Progression free survival(PFS) per RECIST 1.1 or mRECIST
. Cholangiocarcinoma, fibrolamellar, sarcomatoid hepatocellular carcinoma, and mixed hepatocellular/cholangiocarcinoma subtypes(confirmed by histology, or pathology) are not eligible;
. Unable to meet criteria of combination timeframe described above;
. Child-Pugh C or PS\>2 or Severe hepatic encephalopathy