Status:

COMPLETED

A Protocol of the Canadian Prospective Study for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance Using Biomarkers

Lead Sponsor:

Wako Life Sciences

Conditions:

Cirrhosis

Chronic Liver Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of biomarkers, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), Lens culinaris agglutinin-reactive fraction of AFP (AFP-L3), and des-gamma-carboxy prothro...

Detailed Description

This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma with ultrasound alone versus ultrasound and standard biomarkers. The study will be con...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient who is able and willing to comply with study procedures, and signed and dated informed consent is obtained.
  • Patients with a clinical suspicion of cirrhosis based on the investigator's evaluation with cirrhosis confirmed by one of the following: (see below for definition of cirrhosis). Etiology of cirrhosis will not be considered in determining inclusion in the study.
  • Patients aged 18 years and older.
  • Hep B Risk Score \> 8 (table 1)
  • Table 1 Variable Risk Score Variable Risk Score Male 2 ALT \<15 0 Female 0 ALT 15-44 1 Age 30-34 0 ALT \> 45 2 Age 35-39 1 HBeAg+ve 0 Age 40-44 2 Anti-HBe-positive 2 Age 45-49 3 HBV DNA \<300 copies/mL 0 Age 50-54 4 HBV DNA 300-9999 copies/mL 0 Age 55-59 5 HBV DNA 104 -99,000 copies/mL 3 Age 60-65 6 HBV DNA 105 - 999,999 copies/mL 5 HBV DNA \> 106 copies/mL 4

Exclusion

  • • Patients who have confirmed HCC by CT/MRI when they enrolled. Patients who have previously had HCC but have been treated and have been recurrence free for 5 years are eligible.
  • Patients with the other cancer(s)
  • Pregnant Women
  • Patients who have known diagnosis of mental incapacitation that affects their ability to consent.
  • Patients who are likely to be transplanted within 1 year or MELD score greater than 20.
  • Patients with total or direct bilirubin \> 3x upper limit of normal
  • Patients with uncontrollable ascites
  • Glomerular Filtration Rate less than 60.
  • Patients with ≥ Grade II of hepatic encephalopathy
  • Patients who are being treated with warfarin (DCP test values are affected by warfarin)
  • Patients who have any contraindication to any of the study procedures, products used or its constituents (e.g., renal failure or contrast allergy).
  • Patients who suffer from claustrophobia or who have other contraindications to MRI
  • Patients with cirrhosis who were successfully treated for hepatitis C more than 3 years prior. However, patients who are on study who are treated for their hepatitis C may continue in the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2014

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

2500 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02272504

Start Date

August 1 2014

End Date

February 1 2021

Last Update

July 23 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4

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Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2S8