Combining lenvatinib with VIC-1911 for liver cancer that doesn't respond to lenvatinib

Safety and Efficacy of Lenvatinib Combined With VIC-1911 in the Treatment of Lenvatinib-unresponsive or Lenvatinib-resistant Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Not applicable Interventional RenJi Hospital · NCT05718882

This study is testing if combining lenvatinib with a new drug called VIC-1911 can help people with liver cancer who haven't responded to lenvatinib alone.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorRenJi Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsLenvatinib, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT05718882 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of lenvatinib in combination with the Aurora kinase A inhibitor VIC-1911 in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not responded to or are resistant to lenvatinib treatment. Participants must meet specific criteria, including having measurable tumors and a certain performance status. The study will assess how well this combination therapy works in overcoming resistance to lenvatinib. The goal is to provide a new treatment option for patients with advanced liver cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that has not responded to lenvatinib.

Not a fit: Patients with uncorrectable coagulopathy, active gastrointestinal bleeding, or significant heart disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this combination therapy could offer a new treatment avenue for patients with lenvatinib-resistant liver cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in the context of lenvatinib resistance, similar studies targeting resistant cancers have shown promise.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

(1) Unlimited gender, aged 18-75 years; (2) Meets American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) or European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) clinical diagnostic criteria of hepatocellular carcinoma; (3) Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) Stage C, and there is at least one measurable tumor in the liver (long diameter ≥ 1cm);(4) Lenvatinib unresponsive or lenvatinib resistant after standard treatment; (5) Child-Pugh A or scored 7 B; (6) Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status score \<= 1; (7) Platelet count \>= 60x10\^9/L, Prothrombin time prolonged \<= 6 seconds.

Exclusion Criteria:

(1) Uncorrectable coagulopathy with obvious bleeding tendency; (2) Patients need long-term anticoagulant or anti platelet therapy and cannot stop the drugs; (3) Patients with unstable or active ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding; (4) Heart disease requiring treatment or not well controlled high blood pressure; (5) Hepatic encephalopathy or refractory ascites requiring treatment; (6) There is a clear active infection; (7) Receiving radiotherapy/chemotherapy/interventional therapy for tumor within 4 weeks before the start of the study; (8) Severe insufficiency of important organs, such as severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency; (9) Other accompanying anti-tumor treatments; (10) The investigator assessed that the patient was unable or unwilling to comply with the protocol.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Liver CancerHepatocellular CarcinomaResistant CancerAurora A kinase inhibitor
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.