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A Trial of Behavioral Intervention on Prognostic Survival of Patients With Unresectable Liver Cancer

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Complex Behavioral Intervention on Prognostic Survival in Comprehensive Treatment of Patients With Unresectable Liver Cancer

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07337031
Enrollment
193
Registered
2026-01-13
Start date
2026-01-31
Completion date
2028-12-31
Last updated
2026-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Unresectable Liver Cancer

Brief summary

Research purpose 1. To evaluate the impact of complex behavioral intervention on the one-year overall survival rate of patients with unresectable liver cancer after comprehensive treatment, a comparative study was conducted between the complex behavioral intervention group and the standard medical care control group, and the dose-response relationship between the intervention intensity and clinical outcomes was explored. 2. Analyze the impact mechanisms of complex behavioral interventions on patients' quality of life, adverse treatment reactions, and key biological indicators, including evaluating clinical outcomes such as 2-year overall survival rate, progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), and disease control rate (DCR), as well as the association between changes in related biomarkers and behavioral compliance. 3. Evaluate the implementation effect and sustainability of the in-hospital face-to-face + wechat platform hybrid intervention model, including intervention acceptance, long-term behavior maintenance, health economic benefits, and perioperative recovery of patients undergoing down-conversion surgery.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALcomplex behavioral intervention

Including behavioral intervention measures such as alcohol cessation management, smoking cessation and respiratory function training, nutrition management, exercise management, blood sugar and weight management, sleep management, pain management, wound and infection management, mindfulness meditation and mental health management.

Sponsors

Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Pathologically or radiologically confirmed primary hepatocellular carcinoma; 2. BCLC stage B-C, initially assessed as unresectable; 3. Age 18-75 years; 4. ECOG performance status score 0-2; 5. Child-Pugh classification grade A or B (\<=9 points); 6. Normal cognitive ability, capable of understanding and following intervention protocols; 7. Both the patient and primary caregiver can use a smartphone and the WeChat platform and are able to complete questionnaires and follow-up tasks; 8. Voluntarily participates in the study and signs the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

1. Presence of malignant tumors in other organs; 2. Presence of extrahepatic metastasis; 3. Presence of any of the following severe organic diseases in any organ: (1) Cardiovascular: NYHA class III-IV heart failure, acute coronary syndrome within the past 6 months; (2) Liver: Child-Pugh class C cirrhosis, or ALT/AST \>5 times the upper limit of normal; (3) Kidney: eGFR \<45 mL/min/1.73m\^2 or dialysis-dependent; (4) Respiratory: respiratory failure requiring long-term oxygen therapy; (5) Hematologic: hemoglobin \<9 g/dL or platelets \<75×10\^9/L; 4. History of psychiatric disorders, severe cognitive impairment, or substance abuse; 5. Previous liver transplantation or treatment for malignant liver tumors; 6. Complete thrombosis of the main portal vein; 7. Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding; 8. Presence of severe congenital or acquired immunodeficiency; 9. Unwillingness to sign the informed consent form; 10. Other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the investigator.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Overall survival rateThe time from enrollment to death caused by any reason, mainly the one-year survival rate

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression-Free SurvivalThe time from enrollment to disease progression (according to the mRECIST 2010 version) or death caused by any reason, assessed up to 36 months (this study will last for 36 months)
Disease-Free SurvivalFrom the date of surgery to disease recurrence, progression, or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first, assessed up to 36 months (this study will last for 36 months)
Objective Response Rateassessed up to 36 months (this study will last for 36 months)The proportion of patients achieving complete remission (CR) or partial remission (PR) (according to the mRECIST 2010 version)
2-year overall survival rateThe survival rate from enrollment to two years after intervention
Treatment-related adverse reactionsassessed up to 36 months (this study will last for 36 months)From the moment of enrollment. Collected using the PRO-CTCAE (Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events) scale.
HCC Quality of lifeassessed up to 36 months (this study will last for 36 months)Collected using the EORTC QLQ-L13 scale
Disease Control Rateassessed up to 36 months (this study will last for 36 months)The proportion of patients achieving complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) (according to the mRECIST 2010 version)

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactHui Liu
liuhuigg@hotmail.com021-81887715
Backup ContactSusu Luo
tingluo@wustl.edu+(1)314-775-6241

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026