Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Conditions
Keywords
pazopanib, liver cancer, hepatocellular cancer
Brief summary
Liver cancer is a good target for anti-angiogenic treatments such as pazopanib. The effect of pazopanib in patients with liver cancer are unknown. This study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability and best dose of pazopanib to be given to patient with liver cancer.
Interventions
Pazopanib is a potent, multi-target receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor of VEGFR.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of advanced liver cancer adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function * Any local therapy for tumor must have been completed at least 4 weeks prior to enrolling in study
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or breastfeeding * Any serious or unstable medical or psychiatric conditions * History of metastases to central nervous system * History of ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease or disease of the gut * History of HIV, or uncontrolled infection * Have had a cardiac condition or stoke during the past 6 months * High blood pressure * Have had a blood clot during the past 6 months * History of bleeding blood vessels
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adverse events (AEs) and changes in vital signs and laboratory values. A dose regimen where no more than 1 out of 6 subjects experience a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) will define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). | throughout the study |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Various pharmacokinetic parametersAlpha-fetoprotein (AFP) measurements and scans | throughout the study |
Countries
Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States