Title
Sorafenib in Liver Function Impaired Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Phase 2 Study of Sorafenib in the Management of Liver Function Impaired Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Phase
Phase 2/Phase 3Lead Sponsor
Qingdao Central HospitalStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Liver CancerIntervention/Treatment
sorafenib ...Study Participants
86Due to the HBV and HCV infection, about 55% hepatocellular carcinoma patients happened in China. Among them, only 10% patients can be diagnosed in early stage. Sorafenib increased PFS and OS in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients with liver function of Child-Pugh class A patients, but the result for Child-Pugh class B patients is unclear.
sorafenib 400mg, oral, twice a day until disease progression defined by RECIST.
treatment mainly on nutrition and symptoms control
Inclusion Criteria: pathological or cytological confirmed advanced hepatocellular carcinoma 18 years to 80 years liver function Child-Pugh class B BCLC stage B or C estimated life time 2 months or longer Exclusion Criteria: previous target therapy allergy to Sorafenib Uncontrolled Bleeding or diarrhea eligible for locoregional treatment