Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Cryoablation with Cadonilimab and Bevacizumab for Liver Cancer with Lung Metastases

Official title: Cryoablation Combined With Cardonilizumab and Bevacizumab in Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Pulmonary Metastases: A Single-center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Phase II Study

Run by Sun Yat-sen University · NCT06265350 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new treatment that combines freezing liver tumors with two immunotherapy drugs can help patients with advanced liver cancer that has spread to the lungs feel better when other treatments haven't worked.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsLenvatinib, Cardonilizumab, Bevacizumab, atezolizumab, Cadonilimab
Locations2 sites (Guanzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 2, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 30, 2026
Study endsJanuary 30, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 20, 2024
Trial IDNCT06265350 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults with primary or recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma and specific pulmonary metastasis characteristics who have failed first-line systemic therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other malignancies or those under 18 years old will 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 study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of combining cryoablation with the immunotherapy agents Cadonilimab and Bevacizumab in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has spread to the lungs. Cryoablation is a minimally invasive procedure that freezes tumors to destroy cancer cells and stimulate immune responses. The study aims to improve outcomes for patients who have not responded to standard systemic therapies. By targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), the treatment seeks to enhance immune response and tumor control.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new effective treatment option for patients with advanced liver cancer and lung metastases.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar combinations of cryoablation and immunotherapy, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. primary or recurrent HCC;
2. synchronous metastases (within one month after diagnosing of HCC) or asynchronous metastases (more than one month after diagnosis of HCC);
3. pulmonary-only metastases \>5 and ≤10;
4. metastases diameter ≤ 5 cm;
5. intrahepatic tumors ≤5, and tumor burden ≤1/2 liver volume;
6. PVTT type Vp≤3;
7. patients underwent first-line system therapy failure, the first-line system included tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), such as Sorafenib or Lenvatinib, with or without PD-1 or PDL1 inhibitor;
8. the intrahepatic tumors were effectively controlled and pulmonary metastases were no progression, and the controlled intrahepatic tumors were defined as partial or stable response according to modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST);
9. locoregional therapy (including TACE or HAIC) were also included;
10. Child-Pugh class A or B;
11. PS 0 or 1;
12. no history of other malignancies.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. under 18 years or over 75 years;
2. metastases \>10
3. non-lung metastases;
4. incomplete clinical data;
5. metastases diameter \> 5 cm;
6. intrahepatic tumors \> 5, and tumor burden \> 1/2 liver volume;
7. PVTT type Vp 4;
8. lost to follow-up within 3 months.

Where it's running

  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
    Guanzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
    Guanzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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