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Study of SECOX Versus Sorafenib as First-Line Treatment in Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Secondary
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02716766
Lead Sponsor
The University of Hong Kong
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if sorafenib, capecitabine and oxaliplatin (SECOX) regimen is more effective than sorafenib alone in the treatment of advanced liver cancer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria
  • Advanced or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) not suitable for surgery or various loco-regional therapies.
  • Diagnosis of HCC confirmed either by cyto-histological confirmation or by non-invasive criteria according to the European Association for Study of Liver disease (EASL) criteria.
  • Child-Pugh A or B7 cirrhosis.
  • Eastern Co-Operative Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2.
  • Life expectancy of ≥ 12 weeks.
  • Adequate organ function (blood transfusion or use of biologic response modifiers is not permitted).
  • Measurable disease with at least one lesion, which is at least 1 cm in one dimension on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Able and willing to meet all protocol-required treatments, investigations and visits.
  • Signed written informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior systemic therapy for advanced HCC.
  • Central nervous system (CNS) metastasis.
  • History of liver transplantation.
  • Peripheral sensory neuropathy with functional impairment before the first cycle of treatment.
  • History of cardiac disease.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding, or women of child-bearing potential who are unable or unwilling to practice a highly effective means of contraception.
  • Substance abuse, medical, psychological or social conditions that may interfere with the patient's participation in the study or evaluation of study results.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
SorafenibSorafenibSorafenib 400 mg twice daily from Day 1 to 14
SECOXSorafenibSorafenib 400 mg twice daily from Day 1 to 14, Capecitabine 850 mg/m2 twice daily from Day 1 to 7, Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 on Day 1
SECOXCapecitabineSorafenib 400 mg twice daily from Day 1 to 14, Capecitabine 850 mg/m2 twice daily from Day 1 to 7, Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 on Day 1
SECOXOxaliplatinSorafenib 400 mg twice daily from Day 1 to 14, Capecitabine 850 mg/m2 twice daily from Day 1 to 7, Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 on Day 1
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to progression (TTP)Approximately 18 months

Time from study treatment to radiological progression

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Objective Response Rate (ORR)Approximately 18 months

Proportion of patients with a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR)

Progression-free survival (PFS)Approximately 18 months

Time from study treatment to radiological disease progression or death due to any causes

Overall survival (OS)Approximately 33 months

Time from study treatment to the date of death due to any cause or last follow-up date

Frequency and severity of adverse events and laboratory abnormalitiesApproximately 18 months

Type, frequency, severity of adverse events (AEs) and laboratory abnormalities as graded by NCI CTCAE v4.03, and their seriousness and relationship to study medications

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Queen Mary Hospital

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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