Combining TACE with Camrelizumab and Apatinib for Liver Cancer
Official title: Transarterial Chemoembolization Plus Camrelizumab and Apatinib for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma : a Randomised , Open Label, Multicenter Controlled Trial
Run by Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute · NCT06485466 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if combining a liver cancer treatment called TACE with two drugs, camrelizumab and apatinib, can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer and feel better compared to standard treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 101 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, immunotherapy, prednisone, camrelizumab, apatinib |
| Locations | 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06485466 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-80 with histologically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma at BCLC stage B or C who have not received prior treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, or those with a history of hepatic encephalopathy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the combination of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with camrelizumab and apatinib in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is a randomized, open-label, multicenter controlled trial focusing on patients with intermediate to advanced stages of HCC. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this combination therapy compared to standard treatments, with a focus on improving progression-free and overall survival rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar combinations of therapies in advanced HCC, indicating potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Histopathologically or clinically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma
2. 18-80 years old.
3. Performance status (PS) ≤ 1 (ECOG scale).
4. Barcelona clinical liver cancer (BCLC) stage B or stage C.
5. Initial treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
6. According to mRECIST, there is at least one measurable lesion.
7. Child Pugh score ≤ 7.
8. Participant has sufficient organ and marrow functions.
9. Expected survival time ≥ 12 weeks.
10. For women of childbearing age or male patients whose sexual partners are women of childbearing age, effective contraceptive measures should be taken during the whole treatment period and 6 months after the last medication.
11. Sign the written informed consent, and be able to follow the visit and relevant procedures specified in the plan.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Fibrolamellar carcinoma, sarcomatoid carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma and other components previously confirmed by histology / cytology.
2. History of hepatic encephalopathy or liver transplantation.
3. Pleural effusion, ascites and pericardial effusion with clinical symptoms requiring drainage.
4. Tumor burden≥70%, diffuse liver cancer or tumor is not suitable for mRECIST standard evaluation.
5. Received local treatment (ablation therapy, TACE), surgery resection and radiotherapy for liver cancer before the first administration.
6. Have received systemic chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy
7. There is a significant decrease in white blood cells and platelets in peripheral blood, severe coagulation dysfunction and can not be corrected:the neutrophil\<1.5×109/L, PLT\<50×109/L. The INR\>2.3
8. Acute or chronic active hepatitis B or C infection, hepatitis B virus (HBV-DNA) \> 10\^6 copies / ml; hepatitis C virus (HCV-RNA) \> 10\^3 copies / ml; HBsAg and anti HCV antibody were positive at the same time.
9. There is central nervous system metastasis.
10. Bleeding of esophageal or gastric varices caused by portal hypertension occurred in the past 6 months, or severe (G3) varices were found in endoscopic examination within 3 months before the first administration, or evidence of portal hypertension (including splenomegaly found in imaging examination) was found. The researchers assessed that the risk of bleeding was high and did not receive sclerotherapy or ligation under the endoscope.
11. The previous 6-month history of arteriovenous thromboembolism, including myocardial infarction, unstable angina, cerebrovascular accident, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or any other serious thromboembolism. The thrombus of implanted vein port or catheter source or superficial vein is stable after routine anticoagulant treatment. Prophylactic use of low-molecular-weight heparin (e.g., enoxaparin 40 mg / day) is permitted.
12. Tumor thrombus of main portal vein, or involving superior mesenteric vein at the same time.
13. Aspirin (\> 325 mg / day) or other drugs known to inhibit platelet function such as dipyridamole or clopidogrel were used for 7 consecutive days within 2 weeks before the first administration.
14. For uncontrolled hypertension, systolic blood pressure \> 150 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg after the best medical treatment, hypertension crisis or hypertension encephalopathy history.
15. Symptomatic congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association class II-IV). Symptomatic or poorly controlled arrhythmias. The corrected QT interval (QTc) for the history or screening of congenital long QT syndrome was more than 500 ms (calculated by Fridericia method).
16. Serious bleeding tendency or coagulation dysfunction, or undergoing thrombolysis.
17. In the past 6 months, there was a history of gastrointestinal perforation and / or fistula, a history of intestinal obstruction (including incomplete intestinal obstruction requiring parenteral nutrition), extensive enterotomy (partial colectomy or extensive enterotomy with chronic diarrhea), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or long-term chronic diarrhea.
18. Previous and current pulmonary fibrosis history, interstitial pneumonia, pneumoconiosis, drug-related pneumonia, severe impairment of lung function and other lung diseases.
19. Active tuberculosis (TB), who is receiving anti TB treatment or has received anti TB treatment within one year before the first administration.
20. People with HIV infection (HIV 1 / 2 antibody positive) and known syphilis infection. Serious infection in active stage or poor clinical control.
21. Severe infection within 4 weeks before the first administration, including but not limited to hospitalization due to complications of infection, bacteremia or severe pneumonia.
22. Active autoimmune diseases requiring systemic treatment (such as the use of disease alleviation drugs, corticosteroids or immunosuppressants) occurred within 2 years before the first administration. Alternative therapies (e.g. thyroxine, insulin, or physiological corticosteroids for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency) are permitted. Known history of primary immunodeficiency. Only the patients with positive autoimmune antibody need to confirm whether there is autoimmune disease according to the judgment of researchers.
23. Immunosuppressive drugs were used within 4 weeks before the first administration, excluding local glucocorticoids or systemic glucocorticoids (i.e.
no more than 10 Mg / day prednisone or the equivalent dose of other glucocorticoids), allowing temporary use of glucocorticoids due to dyspnea symptoms in the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other diseases.
24. Receive live attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks before the first administration or during the study period.
25. Major surgical procedures (craniotomy, thoracotomy or open hand) were performed within 4 weeks before the first administration (surgery) or an unhealed wound, ulcer, or fracture.
26. Uncontrolled / uncorrectable metabolic disorder or other non- malignant organ disease or systemic disease or cancer secondary reaction, which may lead to higher medical risk and / or uncertainty of survival evaluation.
27. Known to be allergic to any PD-1 monoclonal antibody component.
28. Women of childbearing age who are unwilling or unable to use acceptable methods of contraception during the whole treatment period of this trial and within 12 weeks after the last administration of the study drug (women of childbearing age include: any women who have had menarche, and have not undergone successful artificial sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral ovariectomy), pregnancy or lactation Women; women with positive pregnancy test results at the time of inclusion or before study drug administration; If the partner is a woman of childbearing age, the subject is a fertile male without effective contraceptive measures.
Where it's running
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Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xuegang Yang, MD
- Email: yanggangxue@163.com
- Phone: +8613683476844
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.