Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

EDN Combined With TACE/HAIC and Second-Line Immune-Targeted Treatment Versus TACE/HAIC Alone in Locally Advanced HCC With Portal Vein Tumor Thrombosis After First-Line Therapy Failure: A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Zhongda Hospital

Conditions:

HCC - Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining endovascular denervation (EDN) with transarterial chemoembolization/ hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (TACE/HA...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18 to 75 years (inclusive), regardless of gender.
  • Diagnosis of CNLC Stage IIIa HCC with portal vein tumor thrombus (vp type 1-3) confirmed by histopathology, cytology, or imaging.
  • Progression of disease after first-line systemic therapy.
  • At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.
  • Child-Pugh class A or B.
  • ECOG performance status of 0 to 2.
  • Scheduled to undergo TACE or HAIC treatment.
  • Adequate hematological, hepatic, and renal function within 14 days prior to study initiation, defined as:
  • White blood cell count ≥2.0×10⁹/L AND neutrophil count ≥1.0×10⁹/L. Platelet count ≥60×10⁹/L. Hemoglobin concentration ≥90 g/L. Total bilirubin ≤2.0 × upper limit of normal (ULN). Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤5 × ULN. Albumin ≥2.8 g/dL. International normalized ratio (INR) ≤1.6. Creatinine ≤1.5 × ULN AND calculated creatinine clearance ≥30 mL/min.

Exclusion

  • Preoperative abdominal CT or MR enhanced scan suggests celiac trunk anatomy is unsuitable for EDN procedure.
  • History of orthostatic hypotension.
  • Diffuse liver tumors or extensive extrahepatic metastases with an expected survival of \<3 months.
  • Cachexia or multi-organ failure.
  • Severe hepatic dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C).
  • Uncorrectable coagulation dysfunction.
  • Presence of severe concurrent infection.
  • Accompanied by Vp4 type portal vein tumor thrombus.
  • Abnormal blood supply to the target lesion that precludes transarterial interventional therapy.
  • History of bilioenteric anastomosis within the past year.
  • Severe allergy to known contrast agents or embolization materials.
  • Pregnant or lactating women, or individuals with childbearing potential planning pregnancy during the trial period.
  • Clinically significant (e.g., active) cardiovascular disease, including:
  • Unstable angina within ≤6 months prior to randomization. New York Heart Association (NYHA) class ≥II congestive heart failure. Poorly controlled arrhythmia despite medication (patients with controlled atrial fibrillation are eligible), or any clinically significant abnormality found on resting ECG.
  • ≥Grade 3 peripheral vascular disease (e.g., symptomatic and interfering with activities of daily living, requiring intervention).
  • Transient ischemic attack or subarachnoid hemorrhage within 6 months prior to randomization, or participation in other drug or device clinical trials within 3 months.
  • History of other malignancies within the past 5 years or concurrent other malignancies.
  • Any other condition deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in this study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 30 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

62 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07187284

Start Date

September 30 2025

End Date

September 30 2027

Last Update

September 22 2025

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Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, Department of Interventional and Vascular Surgery

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210009