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New treatment option for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Official title Neoadjuvant Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Prior to Surgery for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: a Feasibility Study.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04587739
What this study is testing
What is Surgery with Neoadjuvant stereotactic body radiation therapy?
Surgery with Neoadjuvant stereotactic body radiation therapy is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
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
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth more common cancer in the world, with high mortality rates, due to the low number of patients who are eligible for therapy with curative intent, like surgical resection. Moreover, surgical resection is associated with a high risk of tumor recurrence, because of the tumor seeding through microscopic intrahepatic vessels that surround the tumor, the so-called "microvascular invasion".
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety 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 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Biopsy-proven hepatocellular carcinoma or EASL/AASLD criteria
- Single nodule, 3 to 8 cm of largest diameter
- Hepatocellular carcinoma eligible for conventional liver resection with curative intent (R0), without preoperative portal vein embolization
You likely can't join if
- Performance status \> 2
- Severe comorbidity with contraindication for either surgery or radiation therapy
- Decompensated liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B or C)
- Neoplastic portal vein thrombosis or extra-hepatic metastases
- Previous anticancer therapy within the last 5 years
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lille, France
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lille, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.