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Hepatocellular CarcinomaNCT02243384

Laparoscopic Hepatectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A study testing Laparoscopic Hepatectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation in people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, run by ChenJian at 1 site in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this research is to compare short-term and long-term efficacy of laparoscopic hepatectomy and radiofrequency ablation in the Treatment of early hepatocellular carcinoma, and provide the evidence for the choice of surgical method from the pathology and cytology. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
What is being tested?
Laparoscopic Hepatectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Sep 2014to 1 Oct 2021
Phase
Interventional
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 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Any gender,18 to 70 years old;
  • Preoperative diagnosis of primary liver clear;
  • No active hepatitis and decompensated cirrhosis;
  • Maximum diameter ≤3cm single nodules or three nodules in diameter and no more than 3cm,did not infringe the portal vein,hepatic vein and inferior vena cava invasion,lymph node or extrahepatic turn;
  • No tumor rupture or bleeding;
  • Child-Pugh class A or B grade,ICG-R15 <14%;
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  • No coagulation disorders,platelet count > 50 × 109 / L and prolonged prothrombin time < 5 seconds;
  • Not be including related surgery,radiofrequency ablation (RFA),TACE treatment,no certainty anticancer chemotherapy treatment;supreme absolute contraindications abdominal surgery;
  • Patients generally available,heart and lung function can tolerate surgery, abdominal surgery supreme absolute contraindications;
  • Voluntarily participate in the study,informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Age < 18 years or > 70,pregnant and lactating women;
  • Primary liver cancer diagnosis is not clear
  • Liver function assessment:Child-PughC level,liver function reserve situation :ICGR-15> 14%
  • Tumor rupture has occurred,or has the line before surgery,radiofrequency ablation (RFA),TACE or chemotherapy cancer treatment;
  • Tips liver imaging with multiple ( > 3 ) lesion,or tumor diameter> 3 cm, clear portal vein,hepatic vein,inferior vena cava tumor thrombus trunk;
  • Preoperative liver metastasis;
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  • Preoperative evaluation of cardiopulmonary dysfunction patients who can not tolerate surgery;
  • Intraoperative exploration has occurred disseminated tumor and / or lymph node metastasis;
  • Exploratory surgery found that non-hepatic primary tumors,such as colorectal metastases,hilar cell carcinoma;
  • Severe upper abdominal adhesions;
  • Postoperative pathological examination of the bile duct cell or mixed cell carcinoma and pathologically confirmed positive margin;
  • Foreign,Hong Kong,Macao,Taiwan and other regions,estimated postoperative difficult to track,followed up.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • JianChen

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400038

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Laparoscopic Hepatectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma

The purpose of this research is to compare short-term and long-term efficacy of laparoscopic hepatectomy and radiofrequency ablation in the Treatment of early hepatocellular carcinoma, and provide the evidence for the choice of surgical method from the pathology and cytology.

Read the detailed description

Background:The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH) with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Methods:A total of 110 patients with early HCC with nodular diameters of less than 3 cm and up to three nodules were randomly divided into LH (n=55) and RFA groups (n=55). Outcomes were carefully monitored and evaluated during the 3-year follow-up period.

Results:

operation time, intraoperative blood loss, rate of blood transfusion, complications and mortality, postoperative liver function, resection margin, number of micrometastases ,long-term curative effect and survival time were collected and analysed.

groups t-test ,univariate/multivariate analysis, logistic regression analysis, mixed linear regression, Cox survival analysis ,Kaplan-Meier survival analysis,Log-rank survival curves were used.

Being tested
Laparoscopic Hepatectomy, Radiofrequency Ablation
Keywords
Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Laparoscopic Hepatectomy, Radiofrequency Ablation, Micrometastases
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular, Neoplasm Micrometastasis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Laparoscopic HepatectomyProcedure or surgery

    A total of 110 patients with early HCC with nodular diameters of less than 3 cm and up to three nodules were randomly divided into LH (n=55) and RFA groups (n=55). Outcomes were carefully monitored and evaluated during the 3-year follow-up period

  • Radiofrequency AblationProcedure or surgery

    A total of 110 patients with early HCC with nodular diameters of less than 3 cm and up to three nodules were randomly divided into LH (n=55) and RFA groups (n=55). Outcomes were carefully monitored and evaluated during the 3-year follow-up period

Study groups in NCT02243384
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Laparoscopic HepatectomyExperimentalLaparoscopic Hepatectomy
Receives: Procedure: Laparoscopic Hepatectomy
Radiofrequency AblationActive comparatorRadiofrequency Ablation
Receives: Procedure: Radiofrequency Ablation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Survival rate

    follow-up after the surgery every 2 months, to understand relapse, death, statistics 1 year, 2-year and 3-year survival, disease-free survival, recurrence rate.

    Measured: 5 years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. postoperative complications

    hepatic failure,hemorrhage,biliary leakage,ascites,intra-abdominal infection,pleural effusion,pulmonary infection,cardiac insufficiency.

    Measured: Duration hospitalization(an expected average of 7 days)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Sep 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Sep 2014
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2021
  4. Study completion1 Oct 2021

Resources

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
150 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02243384
Sponsor's protocol ID
chenjian-01
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
15 Sep 2014
Last updated
2 Jun 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Amarapurkar D, Han KH, Chan HL, Ueno Y; Asia-Pacific Working Party on Prevention of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Application of surveillance programs for hepatocellular carcinoma in the Asia-Pacific Region. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Jun;24(6):955-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2009.05805.x. Epub 2009 Mar 11.

    PubMed 19383082
  • Bruix J, Sherman M; American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Management of hepatocellular carcinoma: an update. Hepatology. 2011 Mar;53(3):1020-2. doi: 10.1002/hep.24199. No abstract available.

    PubMed 21374666
  • Jarnagin W, Chapman WC, Curley S, D'Angelica M, Rosen C, Dixon E, Nagorney D; American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association; Society of Surgical Oncology; Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Surgical treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: expert consensus statement. HPB (Oxford). 2010 Jun;12(5):302-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1477-2574.2010.00182.x.

    PubMed 20590903
  • Zimmerman MA, Ghobrial RM, Tong MJ, Hiatt JR, Cameron AM, Hong J, Busuttil RW. Recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma following liver transplantation: a review of preoperative and postoperative prognostic indicators. Arch Surg. 2008 Feb;143(2):182-8; discussion 188. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2007.39.

    PubMed 18283144
  • Reich H, McGlynn F, DeCaprio J, Budin R. Laparoscopic excision of benign liver lesions. Obstet Gynecol. 1991 Nov;78(5 Pt 2):956-8.

    PubMed 1833688
  • Kobayashi T. Long-term Survival Analysis of Pure Laparoscopic Versus Open Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients With Cirrhosis: A Single-center Experience. Ann Surg. 2015 Jul;262(1):e20. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000000443. No abstract available.

    PubMed 24368662
  • Zhou YM, Shao WY, Zhao YF, Xu DH, Li B. Meta-analysis of laparoscopic versus open resection for hepatocellular carcinoma. Dig Dis Sci. 2011 Jul;56(7):1937-43. doi: 10.1007/s10620-011-1572-7. Epub 2011 Jan 23.

    PubMed 21259071
  • Nguyen KT, Marsh JW, Tsung A, Steel JJ, Gamblin TC, Geller DA. Comparative benefits of laparoscopic vs open hepatic resection: a critical appraisal. Arch Surg. 2011 Mar;146(3):348-56. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.248. Epub 2010 Nov 15.

    PubMed 21079109
  • Cherqui D, Husson E, Hammoud R, Malassagne B, Stephan F, Bensaid S, Rotman N, Fagniez PL. Laparoscopic liver resections: a feasibility study in 30 patients. Ann Surg. 2000 Dec;232(6):753-62. doi: 10.1097/00000658-200012000-00004.

    PubMed 11088070
  • Otsuka Y, Tsuchiya M, Maeda T, Katagiri T, Isii J, Tamura A, Yamazaki K, Kubota Y, Suzuki T, Suzuki T, Kagami S, Kaneko H. Laparoscopic hepatectomy for liver tumors: proposals for standardization. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2009;16(6):720-5. doi: 10.1007/s00534-009-0139-x. Epub 2009 Aug 4.

    PubMed 19652902
  • Ishizawa T, Gumbs AA, Kokudo N, Gayet B. Laparoscopic segmentectomy of the liver: from segment I to VIII. Ann Surg. 2012 Dec;256(6):959-64. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31825ffed3.

    PubMed 22968066
  • Dagher I, Belli G, Fantini C, Laurent A, Tayar C, Lainas P, Tranchart H, Franco D, Cherqui D. Laparoscopic hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a European experience. J Am Coll Surg. 2010 Jul;211(1):16-23. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.03.012. Epub 2010 May 26.

    PubMed 20610244
  • Livraghi T. Radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma. Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2011 Apr;20(2):281-99, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2010.11.010.

    PubMed 21377584
  • Lau WY, Lai EC. The current role of radiofrequency ablation in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review. Ann Surg. 2009 Jan;249(1):20-5. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e31818eec29.

    PubMed 19106671
  • Mulier S, Ni Y, Jamart J, Ruers T, Marchal G, Michel L. Local recurrence after hepatic radiofrequency coagulation: multivariate meta-analysis and review of contributing factors. Ann Surg. 2005 Aug;242(2):158-71. doi: 10.1097/01.sla.0000171032.99149.fe.

    PubMed 16041205

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Laparoscopic Hepatectomy and Radiofrequency Ablation in people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, run by ChenJian at 1 site in China.

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 10 inclusion and 12 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jun 2022. 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 China. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Survival rate (time frame: 5 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02243384, which also lists 24 linked publications.

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 2 Jun 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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