NCT00328770

Brief Summary

This study investigates whether sirolimus could decrease the rate of hepatoma recurrence after liver transplantation in high risk hepatoma patients.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
70

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 1996

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 1996

Completed
9.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2006

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 19, 2006

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 22, 2006

Completed
6.4 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

June 24, 2013

Status Verified

June 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

9.3 years

First QC Date

May 19, 2006

Results QC Date

June 12, 2012

Last Update Submit

June 18, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

liver transplanthepatocellular carcinomasirolimus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Percentage of Participants Surviving at One and Four Years After Liver Transplant

    Percent of Patients Surviving at One \& Four years after Liver Transplant was calculated

    1 & 4 years

  • Percentage of Participants Surviving With no Evidence of Recurrent Tumor at One and Four Years After Liver Transplant

    Percentage of Participants Surviving with no Evidence of Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma at One and Four Years After Liver Transplant

    1 and 4 years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Sirolimus Toxicity/Intolerance

    1 year

Study Arms (1)

Sirolimus based immunosuppression

EXPERIMENTAL

Sirolimus given intravenously or orally to achieve serum level of 12-20ug/l

Drug: Sirolimus

Interventions

Sirolimus given intravenously or orally to achieve target levels of 12-20ug/l

Also known as: Rapamune
Sirolimus based immunosuppression

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adult patients with hepatocellular (HCC) carcinoma receiving liver transplant

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients less than 18 years of age

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Treiber G. mTOR inhibitors for hepatocellular cancer: a forward-moving target. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2009 Feb;9(2):247-61. doi: 10.1586/14737140.9.2.247.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

Interventions

Sirolimus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AdenocarcinomaCarcinomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsLiver NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteDigestive System DiseasesLiver Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MacrolidesLactonesOrganic Chemicals

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Norman Kneteman
Organization
Liver Transplant Program, University of Alberta Hospitals

Study Officials

  • Norman M Kneteman, MD

    University of Alberta

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Co-zone Clinical Section Chief, Transplants/NARP

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 19, 2006

First Posted

May 22, 2006

Study Start

December 1, 1996

Primary Completion

March 1, 2006

Study Completion

March 1, 2006

Last Updated

June 24, 2013

Results First Posted

October 1, 2012

Record last verified: 2013-06

Locations