Investigating survival rates in patients with advanced liver cancer
Official title: The Overall Survival of Patients Diagnosed With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Under Real-life Clinical Practice in Asia Pacific Region
Run by Humanity & Health Medical Group Limited · NCT03612726 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how long people with advanced liver cancer who can't have surgery are living and what treatments they are getting in real-life situations across Asia Pacific.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Humanity & Health Medical Group Limited Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Beijing and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 16, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03612726 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are willing to participate but do not have a diagnosis of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma 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 observational study aims to assess the overall survival of patients diagnosed with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in real-world settings across the Asia Pacific region. By focusing on patients who cannot undergo surgical resection, the study seeks to gather data that reflects the actual outcomes and treatment patterns in this population. The research will involve collaboration with prominent institutions in China and Japan to ensure a comprehensive understanding of HCC's impact in these regions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into survival outcomes for patients with unresectable HCC, potentially guiding future treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on HCC, this specific observational approach focusing on real-world survival outcomes in unresectable cases is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a diagnosis of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma * Able to comprehend and provide written informed consent in accordance with institutional guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not willing to participate and/or give their written informed consent.
Where it's running
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Beijing 302 Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting -
Humanity & Health Medical Group Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting -
Tokyo University
Tokyo, Japan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Danny Wang, PhD
- Email: danny.wang@hnhmgl.com
- Phone: +852-21160598
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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.