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New treatment option for Hepatocarcinoma
Official title Trans-Artery/Intra-Tumor Infusion of Checkpoint Inhibitors Plus Chemodrug for Immunotherapy of Advanced Solid Tumors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03755739
What this study is testing
What is Checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) such as Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy?
Checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) such as Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for hepatocarcinoma.
Also referred to as Checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) such as Keytruda plus chemotherapy.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This trial was designed to investigate the safety, response rates and survival outcomes of patients with advanced solid tumors by trans-artery/intra-tumor infusion of PD1/PDL1 antibody and/or CTLA4 antibody ipilimumab plus chemotherapeutic drug and to compare their differences.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Cytohistological confirmation is required for diagnosis of cancer.
- Signed informed consent before recruiting.
- Age above 18 years with estimated survival over 3 months.
- Child-Pugh class A or B/Child score \> 7; ECOG score \< 2
- Tolerable coagulation function or reversible coagulation disorders
You likely can't join if
- Patients participated in clinical trials of equipment or drugs (signed informed consent) within 4 weeks;
- Patients accompany by ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and esophageal and gastric varices bleeding;
- Any serious accompanying disease, which is expected to have an unknown, impact on the prognosis, include heart disease, inadequately controlled...
- Patients accompanied with other tumors or past medical history of malignancy;
- Pregnant or lactating patients, all patients participating in this trial must adopt appropriate birth control measures during treatment;
- Patients have poor compliance. Any contraindications for hepatic arterial infusion procedure: A.Impaired clotting test (platelet count \ 160/100...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Cytohistological confirmation is required for diagnosis of cancer.
- Signed informed consent before recruiting.
- Age above 18 years with estimated survival over 3 months.
- Child-Pugh class A or B/Child score \> 7; ECOG score \< 2
- Tolerable coagulation function or reversible coagulation disorders
- Laboratory examination test within 7 days prior to procedure: WBC≥3.0×10E9/L; Hb≥90g/L； PLT ≥50×10E9/L；INR \ 28 g/L；Total bilirubin \< 51 μmol/L
- At least one tumor lesion meeting measurable disease criteria as determined by RECIST v1.1.
- Birth control.
- Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan and laboratory tests.
- Patients participated in clinical trials of equipment or drugs (signed informed consent) within 4 weeks;
- Patients accompany by ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and esophageal and gastric varices bleeding;
- Any serious accompanying disease, which is expected to have an unknown, impact on the prognosis, include heart disease, inadequately controlled diabetes and psychiatric disorders;
- Patients accompanied with other tumors or past medical history of malignancy;
- Pregnant or lactating patients, all patients participating in this trial must adopt appropriate birth control measures during treatment;
- Patients have poor compliance. Any contraindications for hepatic arterial infusion procedure: A.Impaired clotting test (platelet count \ 160/100 mm/Hg).
- Allergic to contrast agent;
- Any agents which could affect the absorption or pharmacokinetics of the study drugs
- Other conditions that investigator decides not suitable for the trial.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Guanzhou, Guangdong, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Guanzhou, Guangdong, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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