A Real-world Study of Immunotherapy Combination Regimens for Treating Liver Cancer in Cold Regions (NCT07645209) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
A Real-world Study of Immunotherapy Combination Regimens for Treating Liver Cancer in Cold Regions
China1,000 participantsStarted 2026-05-13
Plain-language summary
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common global malignancy. In China, the disease burden is substantial: HCC ranks fifth in cancer incidence and third in mortality, with a 5-year relative survival of only 14.4%. In Northeast China's cold regions, metabolic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes are prevalent and may influence HCC prognosis. Recently, PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor-based combination regimens (with targeted therapy, chemotherapy, or locoregional treatment) have achieved major breakthroughs, significantly extending overall and progression-free survival. These regimens have become the first-line backbone for unresectable HCC. Investigating their real-world effectiveness and safety is critical for optimizing regional treatment strategies.
Who can participate
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
. Patients with a clinically confirmed diagnosis of primary hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, or combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma, with measurable tumor lesions.
. Patients who have long-term residence in the cold regions of Northeast China, specifically in provinces with an annual mean temperature between 1.6°C and 10°C: Heilongjiang Province, Jilin Province, and selected cities in Liaoning Province.
. Patients who have received an immune-based therapy regimen.
. Patients with complete clinical data who meet the enrollment criteria, retrospectively collected from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2025.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with concurrent other malignancies.
. Patients who are confirmed pregnant or breastfeeding.
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
1
Overall Survival
Timeframe: From start of treatment to death or last follow-up, assessed up to 36 months.