Combining sintilimab and bevacizumab with liver support for advanced liver cancer

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Sintilimab Combined With Bevacizumab and Liver Protective Support Therapy in Child-Pugh B and/or ECOG PS 2 Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Phase 2 Interventional Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital · NCT05616390

This study is testing a new combination treatment with sintilimab and bevacizumab, along with liver support, to see if it helps people with advanced liver cancer feel better and live longer.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 79 Years
SexAll
SponsorTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionssintilimab, bevacizumab
Locations1 site (Tianjin, Tianjin)
Trial IDNCT05616390 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a combination treatment involving sintilimab and bevacizumab, along with liver protective support therapy, for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. The study focuses on individuals with advanced liver cancer who have specific health criteria, including Child-Pugh grade B and ECOG performance status of 2. Participants will be monitored for treatment efficacy and safety outcomes over the course of the trial.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 20-79 with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma and specific health conditions.

Not a fit: Patients who have previously received certain immunotherapies or have active autoimmune diseases may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with advanced liver cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While the combination of these therapies is being explored, similar approaches in treating hepatocellular carcinoma have shown promise, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma confirmed by histology or cytology
* Age 20-79
* At least one measurable lesion defined in RECIST version 1.1
* Child Pugh grade B
* ECOG PS score 2
* The expected life is at least 90 days

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previously received anti-PD-1, PD-L1, PD-L2, CD137, CTLA-4 antibody treatment, or any other treatment that regulates T cells
* Received systemic corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy within 28 days before enrollment
* Complicated with autoimmune diseases or having a history of chronic or recurrent autoimmune diseases
* History of pleural or pericardial adhesions within 28 days before enrollment
* HIV antibody, HTV-Ⅰantibody, HCV antibody, hepatitis B surface protein antigen, hepatitis B surface protein antibody, hepatitis B core protein antibody or any detectable hepatitis B virus DNA test results were positive
* Multiple primary cancers (excluding completely resected basal cell carcinoma, stage I squamous cell carcinoma, carcinoma in situ, intramucosal carcinoma, superficial bladder cancer, and any other cancer that has not recurred for at least 5 years)
* Brain or meningeal metastasis (unless asymptomatic and does not require treatment)
* Uncontrollable or serious cardiovascular disease.

Where this trial is running

Tianjin, Tianjin

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 Hepatocellular CarcinomaSintilimabBevacizumab
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.