CompletedPhase 2

HAIC Plus Systemic Chemotherapy, Lenvatinib and Toripalimab in Advanced ICC

China96 participantsStarted 2023-02-10

Plain-language summary

Prognosis for unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) remains poor. Treatment combination known as Gemox (systemic chemotherapy of gemcitabine and oxaliplatin), along with lenvatinib and toripalimab, has shown favor results for ICC patients. However, Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC), which delivers chemotherapy directly to the liver, has also demonstrated benefits in controlling the cancer locally and improving survival for patients with ICC. Based on these promising approaches, this study aims to find out if adding HAIC to the systemic chemotherapy-based treatment can help extending patients survival.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically proven ICC with locally advanced or metastatic disease deemed unresectable by multidisciplinary evaluation; At least one measurable disease according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors（RECIST v1.1）; Child-Pugh class A or B; ECOG performance status 0-1; Adequate bone marrow function（white blood cell count ≥2,000cells/mm3, hemoglobin \> 9.0 g/dL, Platelet count ≥75,000/mm3）; Adequate hepatic and renal function (albumin ≥ 30 g/L, total bilirubin \< 3 times the upper limit of normal, aspartate and alanine transaminases \< 5 times the upper limit of normal, creatinine clearance rate of ≤ 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal) and coagulation function（PT \< 18s, INR \< 1.26）; written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Life expectancy less than 2 months; concurrent other malignancy; Prior anticancer therapy (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, or interventional treatments); Known allergy to chemotherapy drugs, lenvatinib or PD-(L)1 inhibitors; Patients with uncontrolled comorbidities, active infections; pregnancy or lactation; Refuse to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures; Gastrointestinal bleeding of any grade within 4 weeks prior to the 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?

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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

6-months PFS

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07304388

SponsorSun Yat-sen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-01

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