Hepatocellular CarcinomaPhase 2/3OTCHCCNCT01438450
Oral Chemotherapy Versus Supportive Therapy In The Treatment Of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A Phase 2/3 study testing Oral and Supportive in people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, run by All India Institute of Medical Sciences at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
Background Hepatocellular carcinoma, a malignant tumour of liver is one of the most common cancers worldwide. All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) being a tertiary care hospital receives about two to three cases of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) each day in the investigators Gastroenterology out patient… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- What is being tested?
- Oral and Supportive
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 74 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- Oct 2007to Sep 2014
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients above 12 years of age with
- ECOG performance status (PST) score of 3 or above
- Underlying Child's A and B cirrhosis
- More than 50% involvement of liver by tumor
- Thrombosed main portal vein
- HV/IVC thrombosis
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- Extra hepatic disease
- Metastatic disease
- Informed written consent of patient
Who cannot join
- History of drug allergy
- Co-morbid illness like coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic renal failure etc
- Pregnancy
- Outstation patients from distant areas not in a position to follow up
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
India1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110029
Subrat K Acharya, DM, 91-112658500 ext. 4934, subratacharya2004@yahoo.com
About this study
Official title: RCT Of Oral Thalidomide And Capecitabine Versus Supportive Therapy In The Treatment Of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (BCLC D)
Background Hepatocellular carcinoma, a malignant tumour of liver is one of the most common cancers worldwide. All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) being a tertiary care hospital receives about two to three cases of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) each day in the investigators Gastroenterology out patient department. Most of these patients present late when the disease is already advanced and no curative therapies can be offered. At this stage, palliative therapy forms the mainstay of treatment. This includes transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) or Oral chemotherapy. Many patients also have involvement of branches of portal vein, which further limit therapeutic options. According to Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging of liver cancer, involvement of portal vein precludes any standard form of therapy. These patients have been recommended for experimental therapies. Various forms of chemotherapy have been tried this group of patients. HCC is a vascular tumour and thalidomide is an anti-angiogenic drug and inhibits vascularity and has been used in the treatment of HCC. Capecitabine is a novel drug, which gives continuous delivery of 5-FU and has been used in patients with HCC and has been found to be safe.
Read the detailed description
Aim The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Oral chemotherapeutic drugs (Thalidomide and Capecitabine) in comparison with supportive therapy in the treatment of advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma in a randomized controlled trial.
Setting The study would be conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, a tertiary care teaching hospital, in the departments of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis.
Diagnostic criteria
- Cirrhosis of liver- Diagnosis will be founded on the basis of clinical, biochemical, imaging and endoscopy findings.
- Hepatocellular carcinoma- when any one of the following is present
- Two imaging modalities (dual phase CT (DPCT)/ contrast enhanced MRI) showing arterialization of the hepatic mass
- AFP more than 400ng/ml along with arterialisation on one imaging modality (DPCT/ contrast enhanced MRI)
- Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
Definitions
Advanced HCC-(BCLC D) Liver mass (solitary or multiple)with vascular involvement with any of the following
- extrahepatic disease
- distant metastasis
- PST score >2
Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLS) staging is based on the BCLC classification (Llovet JM et al. Lancet 2003). Liver cancer is staged into BCLC A- D according to this classification.
Tumor response: Based on DP contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) done every 1, 3, 6 months after starting oral chemotherapy the response will be graded into the following- Complete response (CR): Tumor resolved completely Partial response (PR): Tumor size decreased >50% (product of 2 large diameters) Minor response (MR): Tumor size decreased 25 - 50% Stable disease (SD): Tumor size + 25% No response (NR): No change Disease progression Fresh lesions or recurrence
Patient tolerance Grade 1: no side effects Grade 2: moderate side effects Grade 3: severe side effects Grade 4: life threatening side effects
Performance status (PST score) PST score of 0-4 would be assessed on the following basis 0- No cancer related symptoms. Normal life style
- Minor symptoms related to cancer. Capable of non-strenuous activity.Fully ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities. Confined to bed less than 50% of waking hours
- Capable of only limited self-care. Confined to bed more than 50% of waking hours.
- Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any self-care. Totally confined to bed.
- Dead
Sample Size Earlier studies have shown 1-year response rate of 10% for doxorubicin and 25% response rate for thalidomide. Combining these two drugs, 25% response rate is taken in the oral chemotherapy group, 37 patients are needed in each group. (Total 74 pts)
Randomization
- Patients will be randomized after the confirmation of diagnosis and obtaining written consent
- Sequences will be generated by the Statistician
- Randomization will be done by drawing consecutively numbered opaque sealed envelopes
Follow up Clinical follow up
- All patients would be followed up in the Liver clinic monthly unless their clinical condition warrants earlier follow up
- Liver function tests/ complete blood count would also be done at each visit and Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) (if elevated earlier) every six months
- Patient tolerance, child's status would be estimated.
- Side effects to the drugs would be noted.
Imaging follow up
- At one month, a dual phase CT would be done to ascertain the response to therapy and the need to repeat the procedure. Subsequently, the DPCT would be done at 3 and 6 monthly intervals in the arm receiving oral chemotherapy.
Duration of follow up- one year after starting chemotherapy
- Conditions
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Being tested
- Oral, Supportive
- Keywords
- Thalidomide, Capecitabine, Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, Therapy, Supportive care
- Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
OralDrug
Also called Oral chemotherapy
Capecitabine : 500 mg OD x 1 week 500 mg BD x 1 week 500 mg (2 morning, 1 evening) x 1 week After attaining the max dose of 1500 mg, a cycle of Capecitabine 1500mg every day for 2 weeks and 1 week off to be maintained.
Thalidomide: 50 mg OD x 1 week 100 mg OD x 1 week 200 mg OD x 1 week, 300 mg OD x 1 week
SupportiveOther
Also called Supportive therapy
No specific therapy will be given
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Supportive | No intervention | Supportive therapy Receives: Other: Supportive |
| Oral | Active comparator | Oral thalidomide and capecitabine Receives: Drug: Oral |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Survival
Measured: 1 year
Secondary outcomes (4)
Tumour response
Measured: 1 year
Number of patients with side effects
Patients developing various adverse events will be recorded
Measured: 1 year
Quality of life
Measured: 1 year
Change from baseline in Child status at 1 year
Child status is calculated from the following 5 parameters
- Bilirubin < 2: 1, 2-3: 2 and > 3 : 3 points
- Albumin: > 3.5: 1, 2.8-3.5 : 2 and <2.8: 3 points
- Prothrombin time( seconds over control): 1-3: 1, 4-6: 2 and > 6: 3
- Encephalopathy: None: 1, (grade 1 and 2): 2 and (grade 3 and 4): 3
- Ascites: Absent: 1, slight: 2 and moderate: 3
Child A: score 5-6, Child B: 7-9 and Child C: 10 or more
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Sep 2011 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2007
- Primary completionAug 2013 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2014 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hepatocellular CarcinomaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Subrat Kumar Acharya, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Investigators
- Subrat K Acharya, DM, Principal investigator, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01438450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ICMR- D.O No.5/8/7/26/99-ECD-1
- Acronym
- OTCHCC
- Status last verified
- Jul 2012
- First submitted
- 14 Sep 2011
- Last updated
- 13 Jul 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jul 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- RCT Of Oral Thalidomide And Capecitabine Versus Supportive Therapy In The Treatment Of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (BCLC D)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01438450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- OTCHCC / ICMR- D.O No.5/8/7/26/99-ECD-1
- Conditions
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Keywords
- Thalidomide, Capecitabine, Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, Therapy, Supportive care
- Phase
- Phase 2/3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical SciencesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2007
- Primary completion
- Aug 2013 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2014 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Sep 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background Hepatocellular carcinoma, a malignant tumour of liver is one of the most common cancers worldwide. All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) being a tertiary care hospital receives about two to three cases of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) each day in the investigators Gastroenterology out patient department. Most of these patients present late when the disease is already advanced and no curative therapies can be offered. At this stage, palliative therapy forms the mainstay of treatment. This includes transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) or Oral chemotherapy. Many patients also have involvement of branches of portal vein, which further limit therapeutic options. According to Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging of liver cancer, involvement of portal vein precludes any standard form of therapy. These patients have been recommended for experimental therapies. Various forms of chemotherapy have been tried this group of patients. HCC is a vascular tumour and thalidomide is an anti-angiogenic drug and inhibits vascularity and has been used in the treatment of HCC. Capecitabine is a novel drug, which gives continuous delivery of 5-FU and has been used in patients with HCC and has been found to be safe.
Detailed description
Aim The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Oral chemotherapeutic drugs (Thalidomide and Capecitabine) in comparison with supportive therapy in the treatment of advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma in a randomized controlled trial.
Setting The study would be conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, a tertiary care teaching hospital, in the departments of Gastroenterology and Radiodiagnosis.
Diagnostic criteria
- Cirrhosis of liver- Diagnosis will be founded on the basis of clinical, biochemical, imaging and endoscopy findings.
- Hepatocellular carcinoma- when any one of the following is present
- Two imaging modalities (dual phase CT (DPCT)/ contrast enhanced MRI) showing arterialization of the hepatic mass
- AFP more than 400ng/ml along with arterialisation on one imaging modality (DPCT/ contrast enhanced MRI)
- Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
Definitions
Advanced HCC-(BCLC D) Liver mass (solitary or multiple)with vascular involvement with any of the following
- extrahepatic disease
- distant metastasis
- PST score >2
Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLS) staging is based on the BCLC classification (Llovet JM et al. Lancet 2003). Liver cancer is staged into BCLC A- D according to this classification.
Tumor response: Based on DP contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) done every 1, 3, 6 months after starting oral chemotherapy the response will be graded into the following- Complete response (CR): Tumor resolved completely Partial response (PR): Tumor size decreased >50% (product of 2 large diameters) Minor response (MR): Tumor size decreased 25 - 50% Stable disease (SD): Tumor size + 25% No response (NR): No change Disease progression Fresh lesions or recurrence
Patient tolerance Grade 1: no side effects Grade 2: moderate side effects Grade 3: severe side effects Grade 4: life threatening side effects
Performance status (PST score) PST score of 0-4 would be assessed on the following basis 0- No cancer related symptoms. Normal life style
- Minor symptoms related to cancer. Capable of non-strenuous activity.Fully ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities. Confined to bed less than 50% of waking hours
- Capable of only limited self-care. Confined to bed more than 50% of waking hours.
- Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any self-care. Totally confined to bed.
- Dead
Sample Size Earlier studies have shown 1-year response rate of 10% for doxorubicin and 25% response rate for thalidomide. Combining these two drugs, 25% response rate is taken in the oral chemotherapy group, 37 patients are needed in each group. (Total 74 pts)
Randomization
- Patients will be randomized after the confirmation of diagnosis and obtaining written consent
- Sequences will be generated by the Statistician
- Randomization will be done by drawing consecutively numbered opaque sealed envelopes
Follow up Clinical follow up
- All patients would be followed up in the Liver clinic monthly unless their clinical condition warrants earlier follow up
- Liver function tests/ complete blood count would also be done at each visit and Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) (if elevated earlier) every six months
- Patient tolerance, child's status would be estimated.
- Side effects to the drugs would be noted.
Imaging follow up
- At one month, a dual phase CT would be done to ascertain the response to therapy and the need to repeat the procedure. Subsequently, the DPCT would be done at 3 and 6 monthly intervals in the arm receiving oral chemotherapy.
Duration of follow up- one year after starting chemotherapy
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Supportive | No intervention | Other: SupportiveSupportive therapy |
| Oral | Active comparator | Drug: OralOral thalidomide and capecitabine |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Patients above 12 years of age with
- ECOG performance status (PST) score of 3 or above
- Underlying Child's A and B cirrhosis
- More than 50% involvement of liver by tumor
- Thrombosed main portal vein
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of drug allergy
- Co-morbid illness like coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic renal failure etc
- Pregnancy
- Outstation patients from distant areas not in a position to follow up
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| OralAlso: Oral chemotherapyCapecitabine : 500 mg OD x 1 week 500 mg BD x 1 week 500 mg (2 morning, 1 evening) x 1 week After attaining the max dose of 1500 mg, a cycle of Capecitabine 1500mg every day for 2 weeks and 1 week off to be maintained. Thalidomide: 50 mg OD x 1 week 100 mg OD x 1 week 200 mg OD x 1 week, 300 mg OD x 1 week | Drug | Oral |
| SupportiveAlso: Supportive therapyNo specific therapy will be given | Other | Supportive |
Primary outcome
Survival
Time frame: 1 year
4 secondary outcomes
Tumour response
Time frame: 1 year
Number of patients with side effects
Time frame: 1 year
Quality of life
Time frame: 1 year
Change from baseline in Child status at 1 year
Time frame: 1 year
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Jul 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Subrat K Acharya, DM principal investigator
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2/3 study testing Oral and Supportive in people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, run by All India Institute of Medical Sciences at 1 site in India.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jul 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Survival (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jul 2012.