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Compares treatment options for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Official title Adjuvant Radiotherapy of Sintilimab Versus TACE for HCC
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07186621
What this study is testing
What is Sintilimab?
Sintilimab is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc).
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 study is an open-label, randomized controlled, multicenter, phase III clinical trial
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 80
You may be able to join if
- R0 resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a surgical margin \<1 cm (determined by postoperative pathology, surgical records, and imaging).
- Within 4 months after curative resection.
- High-Risk Recurrence Factors (at least one required in addition to narrow margin): (1) Microvascular invasion (MVI) positive, tumor thrombus, or...
- ≥18 and ≤80 years old.
- ECOG score 0-1.
You likely can't join if
- Vp3 or Vp4 portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) or Vv2/Vv3 inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus on preoperative imaging.
- Previous anti-HCC therapies, including but not limited to: targeted therapy (e.g., tyrosine kinase inhibitors), immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g...
- Distant metastasis before randomization.
- Moderate to severe ascites unresponsive to medical management.
- History of other malignancies, except: carcinoma in situ，early-stage papillary thyroid cancer or basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- Previous radiotherapy involving the abdomen.
See the full eligibility criteria
- R0 resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a surgical margin \<1 cm (determined by postoperative pathology, surgical records, and imaging).
- Within 4 months after curative resection.
- High-Risk Recurrence Factors (at least one required in addition to narrow margin): (1) Microvascular invasion (MVI) positive, tumor thrombus, or satellite nodules (2) Preoperative AFP \>400 ng/mL (3) Tumor \>5 cm with...
- ≥18 and ≤80 years old.
- ECOG score 0-1.
- Child-Pugh Class: A5, A6, or B7.
- Postoperative Contrast-enhanced MRI of the liver must be performed to exclude intrahepatic residual lesions.
- HBV DNA and HCV RNA status do not affect eligibility, but if HBV DNA positive and/or HCV RNA positive: ALT must be \<1.5× upper limit of normal (ULN). Antiviral therapy must be initiated.
- Liver Function Tests (LFTs): ALT ≤2.5× ULN (if HBV/HCV positive, ALT ≤1.5× ULN). If ALT ≤1.5× ULN, AST ≤6× ULN (excluding AST elevation due to myocardial infarction). If ALT 1.5-2.5× ULN, AST ≤2.5× ULN.
- No significant ECG abnormalities and no severe cardiac dysfunction.
- Serum creatinine (CRE) and BUN ≤2.5× ULN.
- Hb≥80g/L，ANC≥1.0×109 /L，PLT≥40×109 /L.
- Written informed consent obtained.
- Vp3 or Vp4 portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) or Vv2/Vv3 inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus on preoperative imaging.
- Previous anti-HCC therapies, including but not limited to: targeted therapy (e.g., tyrosine kinase inhibitors), immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors) or systemic chemotherapy
- Distant metastasis before randomization.
- Moderate to severe ascites unresponsive to medical management.
- History of other malignancies, except: carcinoma in situ，early-stage papillary thyroid cancer or basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- Previous radiotherapy involving the abdomen.
- Significant cardiac, renal, or other major organ dysfunction.
- Active Autoimmune Disease or Psychiatric Disorders.
- HIV Infection.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Currently enrolled in another treatment clinical trial.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, 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 to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, China. 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.