advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with histological evidence or typical computed tomographic scans, angiographic findings and elevated serum AFP/PIVKA-II level 2) No indication for surgical resection, liver transplantation, local ablation therapy or transarterial chemoembolization 3) No prior chemotherapy 4) Aged 20-79 years old 5) HCCs in the Liver, with or with extrahepatic tumors which not affect patient's prognosis 6) ECOG Performance Status 0-1 7) Adequate organ function a) Neutrophil>=1500 /mm3 b) Hb>= 8.5 g/dL c) PLT>= 60000 /mm3 d) T-Bil<= 2.0 mg/dL e) Albumin>= 2.8 g/dL f) AST<= within 5 times of normal limit g) ALT<= within 5 times of normal limit h) Cre<= 1.2 mg/dl i) Creatinin cliarance >= 60ml/min 8) Child-Pugh score 5-7 points 9) Adequate indication for hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy 10) Interval of at least 4 weeks between last treatment and start of present treatment 11) Life expectancy of at least 8 weeks 12) Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Refractory pleural effusion or ascites 2) Encephalopacy 3) Concurrent disease a) Serious hypertension b) Severe heart disease c) Acute myocardial infarction within 6 months orior to inclusion d) Active double cancer e) Severe mental disorder f) Allergic reaction to iodine contrast material g) Severe drug allergy 4) Pregnant and lactating females; females of childbearing age unless using effective contraception 5) Inadequate for administration orally 6) Concomitant treatment with drugs inductors of CYP3A4 7) Inadequate physical condition,as diagnosed by primary physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Overall survival | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Time to progression Advrese events Sever advrese events Response rate | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
National Cancer Center Hospital East Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology