Injection of drug-eluting microspheres into tumors

Intra-tumor Injection of Drug-eluting Microspheres Loading With Chemodrug Plus Checkpoint Inhibitors and/or IL2 for Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors

Phase 2 Interventional Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · NCT04770207

This study tests if injecting tiny drug-filled beads directly into advanced tumors can safely help people with cancer feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsdoxorubicin
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
Trial IDNCT04770207 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the safety and clinical effects of injecting drug-eluting microspheres loaded with various drugs directly into advanced solid tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma. The microspheres will contain a combination of immunotherapeutic agents and chemotherapeutics, such as IL2 and PD1/PDL1/CTLA4 antibodies, and will be administered under CT guidance. The efficacy and side effects of this treatment will be evaluated using established clinical standards.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 99 with advanced solid malignant tumors and a life expectancy of more than three months.

Not a fit: Patients with benign tumors, a life expectancy of less than three months, or serious medical comorbidities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a novel and effective treatment option for patients with advanced solid tumors.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies using drug-eluting microspheres have shown promise in treating various cancers, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Solid advanced malignant tumors
* Age between18 and 99 years
* Life expectancy is greater than three months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Benign tumor
* Life expectancy is less than three months
* Serious medical comorbidity
* Others

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong

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 CarcinomaSolid Tumor, AdultLung CancerSolid TumorsDrug-eluting BeadsIL2KytrudaOpdivo
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.