NCT00478374

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility to combine sorafenib with transarterial chemoembolisation in patients suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma.The hypothesis is that sorafenib may prevent the development and growth of tumoral lesions not treated by chemoembolisation.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
21

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1 hepatocellular-carcinoma

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2007

Shorter than P25 for phase_1 hepatocellular-carcinoma

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2007

Completed
22 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 23, 2007

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 24, 2007

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

November 2, 2010

Status Verified

November 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

May 23, 2007

Last Update Submit

November 1, 2010

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To assess the safety and tolerability of the administration of sorafenib in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated with TACE by determining the MTD.

    2 years

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • tumor volumetry

    2 years

  • changes in the blood concentration of tumor marker AFP

    2 years

Study Arms (1)

1

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: SorafenibProcedure: Transarterial chemoembolisation with doxorubicin

Interventions

Sorafenib 400mg bid

1

Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE)

1

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Patients with inoperable HCC, who are candidates for transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).
  • Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma based on the EASL's criteria (1).
  • Child-Pugh score \< 10 (Child A or B),
  • Life expectancy superior to 12 weeks at the pre-treatment evaluation.
  • Local therapies have been interrupted for at least 4 weeks
  • Written informed consent signed
  • Age \>= 18
  • Performance status ECOG 0-1
  • Normal organ and marrow function defined as:
  • Haematopoietic: absolute neutrophil count \>1,500/mm3, platelet count \> 60,000/mm3, haemoglobin \> 9g/dL
  • INR \< 1.5 ULN and PTT within normal limits
  • Hepatic: AST or ALT \< 5 x ULN
  • Renal: creatinine \< 1.5 x ULN
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test performed within 7 days prior to the start of treatment
  • Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate birth contraception (must be double and methods recorded) prior to study entry and for the duration of the study participation. For both men and women, these adequate birth control measures must be used for at least 3 months after the last administration of study drug.

You may not qualify if:

  • Active heart disease is defined as congestive heart failure \>NYHA (New York Heart Association) class 2; active coronary artery disease (myocardial infarction more than 6 months prior to study entry is allowed); cardiac arrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmic therapy (beta-blockers or digoxin are permitted) or uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Congestive heart failure, serious cardiac arrhythmia, active coronary artery disease.
  • Thrombotic or embolic events within the past 6 months such as a cerebrovascular accident (including transient ischemic attacks), pulmonary embolism.
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection.
  • Psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Patients with evidence of active infection will become eligible for reconsideration 7 days after completing antibiotic therapy.
  • HIV-positive patients receiving combination anti-retroviral therapy are excluded from the study because of possible pharmacokinetic interactions with sorafenib.
  • Patients who have been treated with sorafenib.
  • Cerebral metastasis.
  • Child-Pugh score C.
  • Hypertension defined as systolic blood pressure greater than 150 mmHg or diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg despite optimal medical management.
  • Proteinuria defined as a 24-hour urine protein excretion greater than 1000 mg. Urine dipstick proteinuria of 1+ or greater will require a 24-hour urine to determine eligibility for enrolment.
  • Therapeutic anticoagulation with coumarin, heparins, or heparinoids.
  • Serious non-healing wounds (including wounds healing by secondary intention), acute or non-healing ulcers, or bone fractures within 3 months of fracture.
  • Evidence of bleeding diathesis.
  • +4 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Inselspital

Bern, Canton of Bern, 3010, Switzerland

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Dufour JF, Hoppe H, Heim MH, Helbling B, Maurhofer O, Szucs-Farkas Z, Kickuth R, Borner M, Candinas D, Saar B. Continuous administration of sorafenib in combination with transarterial chemoembolization in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: results of a phase I study. Oncologist. 2010;15(11):1198-204. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2010-0180. Epub 2010 Oct 29.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

Interventions

SorafenibDoxorubicin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phenylurea CompoundsUreaAmidesOrganic ChemicalsBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsNiacinamideNicotinic AcidsAcids, HeterocyclicHeterocyclic CompoundsPyridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingDaunorubicinAnthracyclinesNaphthacenesPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsPolycyclic CompoundsAminoglycosidesGlycosidesCarbohydrates

Study Officials

  • Daniel Candinas

    Inselspital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Markus Borner

    Inselspital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Jean-François J Dufour, MD

    Inselspital

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 23, 2007

First Posted

May 24, 2007

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Primary Completion

January 1, 2009

Study Completion

January 1, 2009

Last Updated

November 2, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-11

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