Clinical Trials in Italy / NCT06805552
Recruiting
Observational
Sarcopenia and Systemic Therapy in HCC
NCT06805552 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Italy tracker
Condition(s) studied
HCC - Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Study summary
This is a multi-center, retrospective observational study in patients with liver cancer (HCC) to assess the impact of sarcopenia (muscle loss) on the prognosis, duration, and tolerance of systemic treatment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged ≥18 years.
* Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma based on histological and/or radiological results as defined by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). The staging of hepatocellular carcinoma was obtained through contrast-enhanced liver CT and/or MRI.
* Patients with advanced (BCLC-C) or intermediate (BCLC-B) stage hepatocellular carcinoma, or patients with early-stage (BCLC-A) hepatocellular carcinoma who have not responded to previous locoregional ablative treatments and/or liver resection.
* Treatment with TKIs according to the indications and prescription criteria defined by AIFA, with no requirement to reach a minimum treatment period.
Availability of a CT scan performed within no more than 8 weeks prior to the start of TKI therapy.
\- Obtaining written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* None
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Prognostic role of Sarcopenia in HCC patient's survival — From January 2008 to April 2021
Evaluation of the prognostic role of sarcopenia in the survival of patients affected by HCC in liver cirrhosis and candidates for systemic treatment. Possible development of a specific classification system for the risk of death.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRCCS AOUBO Policlinico di S.Orsola | Bologna | Italy | Recruiting |
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Official registry record
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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