NCT02973685

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) compared with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in patients with large hepatocellular carcinoma staged BCLC A/B.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
315

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3 hepatocellular-carcinoma

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2016

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2016

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 20, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 25, 2016

Completed
4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 28, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 28, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

June 12, 2023

Status Verified

June 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

4.2 years

First QC Date

November 20, 2016

Last Update Submit

June 8, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapyTransarterial ChemoembolizationBCLC A/B

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Overall survival

    24 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Time to progression

    24 months

  • Adverse Events

    30 Days after HAIC

  • Number of of Patients developed Adverse Events

    30 Days after HAIC

Study Arms (2)

Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Procedure/Surgery: Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy Drug: Folfox Protocol. Hepatic intra-arterial infusion via the tumor feeding arteries of Oxaliplatin , fluorouracil, and leucovorin

Procedure: Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapyDrug: Folfox Protocol

Transarterial chemoembolization

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Procedure/Surgery: Transarterial chemoembolization Drug: TACE Drug Protocol. Hepatic intra-arterial infusion with lipiodol mixed with chemotherapy drugs (EADM, lobaplatin, with or without MMC), and embolization with polyvinyl alcohol particles (PVA).

Procedure: Transarterial chemoembolizationDrug: TACE Drug Protocol

Interventions

A standard hepatic artery catheter was introduced via the femoral artery percutaneously. Selective catheterization of the proper hepatic artery was performed using standard diagnostic catheters and fluoroscopic guidance. In the event of multiple arterial supply(including superior-mesenteric artery), the proportion of the liver supplied by each artery was estimated by the arteriogram. After optimal positioning of the catheter in dominant supplying artery to ensure minimal reflux, the catheter was fixed and connected with infusion tube. In the condition of multiple tumors on both left and right lobe, the gastroduodenal artery was embolized and the catheter was positioned in the hepatic proper artery for infusion. Folfox Protocol were infused through the fixed catheter sequentially.

Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy

Previous procedure was same with hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy. After optimal positioning of the catheter, TACE Drug Protocol were injected.

Transarterial chemoembolization

oxaliplatin,leucovorin and 5-FU

Also known as: Folfox for TAI
Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy

lipiodol mixed with chemotherapy drugs(EADM , lobaplatin, with or without MMC) followed by polyvinyl alcohol particles (PVA)

Also known as: Drugs for transarterial chemotherapy and embolization
Transarterial chemoembolization

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age range from 18-75 years;
  • KPS≥70;
  • The diagnosis of HCC was based on the diagnostic criteria for HCC used by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), simultaneously staged as BCLC A or BCLC B based on Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer staging system.
  • Patients must have at least one tumor lesion that can be accurately measured;
  • The sum of diameters of all lesions longer than 10 cm with the maximum lesion longer than 7 cm.
  • Diagnosed as unresectable with consensus by the panel of liver surgery experts;
  • Re commanded treated by TAI or TACE with consensus by the panel of liver MDT;
  • No past history of TACE, TAI, chemotherapy or molecule-targeted treatment;
  • No Cirrhosis or cirrhotic status of Child-Pugh class A only
  • Meet the following laboratory parameters:(a) Platelet count ≥ 75,000/μL;(b)Hemoglobin ≥ 8.5 g/dL;(c) Total bilirubin ≤ 30mmol/L;(d) Serum albumin ≥ 32 g/L;(e) ASL and AST ≤ 6 x upper limit of normal;(f) Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal;(g) INR \> 2.3 or PT/APTT within normal limits;(h) Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>1,500/mm3;
  • Ability to understand the protocol and to agree to and sign a written informed consent document.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding within 30 days prior to study entry.
  • Known of serious heart disease which can nor endure the treatment such as cardiac ventricular arrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmic therapy
  • Evidence of hepatic decompensation including ascites, gastrointestinal bleeding or hepatic encephalopathy
  • Known history of HIV
  • History of organ allograft
  • Known or suspected allergy to the investigational agents or any agent given in association with this trial.
  • Evidence of bleeding diathesis.
  • Any other hemorrhage/bleeding event \> CTCAE Grade 3 within 4 weeks of first dose of study drug
  • Serious non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture
  • Known central nervous system tumors including metastatic brain disease
  • Poor compliance that can not comply with the course of treatment and follow up.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

The First People's Hospital of Foshan

Foshan, Guangdong, 510060, China

Location

Cancer Center Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

Location

Guangzhou Twelfth People's Hospital

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510620, China

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Han X, Peng C, Ruan SM, Li L, He M, Shi M, Huang B, Luo Y, Liu J, Wen H, Wang W, Zhou J, Lu M, Chen X, Zou R, Liu Z. A Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Cine-Based Deep Learning Model for Predicting the Response of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma to Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy Combined With Systemic Therapies. Cancer Sci. 2025 Jul;116(7):1930-1940. doi: 10.1111/cas.70089. Epub 2025 Apr 29.

  • Li QJ, He MK, Chen HW, Fang WQ, Zhou YM, Xu L, Wei W, Zhang YJ, Guo Y, Guo RP, Chen MS, Shi M. Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Oxaliplatin, Fluorouracil, and Leucovorin Versus Transarterial Chemoembolization for Large Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Randomized Phase III Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Jan 10;40(2):150-160. doi: 10.1200/JCO.21.00608. Epub 2021 Oct 14.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

Interventions

Folfox protocolPharmaceutical PreparationsEmbolization, Therapeutic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hemostatic TechniquesTherapeuticsTherapeutic Occlusion

Study Officials

  • Ming Shi, MD

    The Department of Hepatobiliary Oncology of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Proffessor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2016

First Posted

November 25, 2016

Study Start

October 1, 2016

Primary Completion

November 28, 2020

Study Completion

November 28, 2020

Last Updated

June 12, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-06

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