HAIC vs. TACE Combined With Sintilimab and Bevacizumab for Intermediate HCC (Beyond Up-To-Seven) (NCT07594340) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
HAIC vs. TACE Combined With Sintilimab and Bevacizumab for Intermediate HCC (Beyond Up-To-Seven)
China300 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this prospective, randomized, multicenter, controlled clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) compared to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) when both are combined with sintilimab and bevacizumab for patients with intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Specifically, the trial focuses on patients with a high tumor burden that exceeds the Up-To-Seven criteria.While TACE is the standard treatment for BCLC stage B HCC, its effectiveness is often limited in patients with extensive intrahepatic tumor loads. This study investigates whether the combination of FOLFOX-HAIC and systemic therapy (sintilimab plus bevacizumab) provides better local control and survival outcomes than the combination of TACE and the same systemic therapy.
Experimental Group: Patients receive FOLFOX-HAIC (up to 4 cycles in the first 16 weeks) combined with sintilimab and bevacizumab. Control Group: Patients receive on-demand TACE (up to 4 cycles in the first 16 weeks) combined with sintilimab and bevacizumab. Primary Objective: To compare Progression-Free Survival (PFS) between the two arms as evaluated by mRECIST. Enrollment: A total of 300 patients will be randomized at a 1:1 ratio to the treatment groups. The study aims to provide high-level clinical evidence for optimizing treatment strategies for this specific subgroup of HCC patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis: Histologically or cytologically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or patients with cirrhosis meeting the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) clinical diagnostic criteria for HCC.
* Age: ≥ 18 years old.
* Performance Status: ECOG performance status score of 0.
* Prior Treatment: No prior systemic anti-tumor therapy or transarterial interventional therapy for HCC.
* Tumor Stage and Burden: Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) Stage B, unsuitable for radical surgery and/or local therapy (such as ablation).
* Up-To-Seven Criteria: Tumor burden exceeding the Up-To-Seven criteria, defined as the sum of the size of the largest intrahepatic tumor (in cm) and the number of tumors being greater than 7.
* Tumor Distribution: Bilobar multifocal tumors.
* Measurable Disease: At least one measurable lesion with arterial phase enhancement on CT/MRI.
* Vascular Status: Patent portal vein with no evidence of portal vein tumor thrombus.
* Extrahepatic Status: No extrahepatic metastasis.
* Variceal Risk: No risk of variceal bleeding; esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) within 6 months shows no gastroesophageal varices or active ulcers.
* Liver Function: Child-Pugh Grade A.
* Hematology: Platelets \> 75 × 10⁹/L; White Blood Cells \> 3.0 × 10⁹/L; Neutrophils \> 1.5 × 10⁹/L.
* Biochemistry: Serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN); Transaminases ≤ 3 × ULN; Serum creatinine \< 1.5 × ULN.
* Physical Findings: No ascites
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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
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Progression-Free Survival
Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression (per mRECIST) or date of death from any cause, assessed up to 5 years.