Status:

COMPLETED

Phase II Trial of Capecitabine for the Treatment of Unresectable/ Metastatic or Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma(HCC)

Lead Sponsor:

Aga Khan University

Conditions:

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

In patients with unresectable/advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma receiving Capecitabin, we anticipate that the proposed chemotherapy will have a delay in progression of the disease . It is also expecte...

Detailed Description

II. OBJECTIVES II.A. Primary Objectives: To evaluate response rate (RR) and overall survival (OS). II.B. Secondary Objective: To evaluate the time to progression (TTP), median time to response (MTR)...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Written informed consent.
  • Age between 18 and 70 years.
  • Documented by at least 2 out of three mentioned criteria and evidence of non-resectability.
  • Radiological either CT Scan/US abdomen
  • Biopsy,
  • Serum alphafeto protein level
  • Multi centric hepatoma or TNM Classification Stage IV.
  • Child's class B or C with a Child's score of maximum 11.
  • No other active malignancy except localized basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
  • Life expectancy of greater then 3 months.
  • Current laboratory values must be within the limits listed below:
  • Haemoglobin \> 8 g/dL WBC \> 4,000/uL Absolute Neutrophil Count \> 1,500/uL Platelets \> 75,000/uL
  • ECOG Performance status of \< 2.
  • Patients who have received adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy are eligible. A minimum interval of 4 weeks since last chemotherapy will be required.
  • Prior radiotherapy will be allowed if it did not involve a site used to assess response and 4 weeks have elapsed since completion of radiotherapy.

Exclusion

  • History of allergic reaction to compound chemically related to CAP.
  • Concomitant or previous malignancies within five years other than basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
  • Active, uncontrolled infection. .
  • Concurrent medical problems which could limit the life expectancy or the ability of the patient to receive chemotherapy.
  • Mental condition that could limit the patient in comprehending the concept of clinical trial or complying with its requirements.
  • Brain or leptomeningeal involvement.
  • Pre-existing neurotoxicity of \>=grade 2.
  • Concomitant radiotherapy, unless localised for bone pain control or palliation.
  • Being of reproductive potential and not agreeing to practice an effective contraceptive method.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Severe renal impairment with Creatinine clearance \<30ml/minute.
  • Documented Cardiomyopathy or severe coronary artery disease, or history of arrhythmias.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00464295

Start Date

August 1 2006

End Date

October 1 2007

Last Update

December 14 2007

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Aga Khan University

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 74800