Evaluating treatment effectiveness for liver cancer

Study on the Classification of Comprehensive Treatment Effect of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Not applicable Interventional Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · NCT06542796

This study is testing a new way to choose the best treatment for advanced liver cancer by looking at patient data and specific markers to see if it can improve outcomes.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
Trial IDNCT06542796 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of comprehensive treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by analyzing patient data from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University. It focuses on identifying risk factors that influence treatment sensitivity, utilizing PD-L1 expression levels and the morphology of tertiary lymphoid structures to develop an efficacy evaluation model. A randomized controlled trial will then be conducted to validate this model and its practical application in selecting optimal treatment plans for patients with advanced liver cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities, a history of other malignancies, or those who have received prior anti-tumor treatments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for patients with advanced liver cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with immunotherapy combined with targeted therapy in treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have comorbidities of severe diabetes, heart failure, liver and/or kidney failure
* Have a history of schizophrenia
* Have a history of other malignant tumors or metastatic liver tumors discovered after surgery
* Received anti-tumor drugs for other diseases
* Special groups such as pregnant and lactating women.

Where this trial is running

Hangzhou, Zhejiang

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 CarcinomaImmunotherapyTertiary Lymphoid StructuresVascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 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.