A Study Comparing Radiofrequency Ablation and Hepatic Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Primary Purpose
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Status
Terminated
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Hepatic resection
Radiofrequency ablation
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About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 20 and 70 years
- Child-Pugh class A (score 5-6)
- Single hepatocellular carcinoma
- Maximal diameter of the tumor from 2 to 4 cm when measured on MRI or CT (The diameter on MRI was measured prior to that on CT)
- No previous treatment
- Platelet count > 80,000/mm3
Exclusion Criteria:
- HCC abutting main hepatic veins or the first branches of the main portal vein
- HCC abutting vessels ≥ 0.5 cm
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
Arm Label
Hepatic resection
Radiofrequency ablation
Arm Description
Hepatic resection is performed as a primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Radiofrequency ablation is performed as a primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
The patient survival
Secondary Outcome Measures
The disease-free survival
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT02482909
First Posted
June 20, 2015
Last Updated
June 25, 2015
Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Collaborators
National Cancer Center, Korea
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02482909
Brief Title
A Study Comparing Radiofrequency Ablation and Hepatic Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Official Title
A Prospective Randomized Study to Compare the Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation and Hepatic Resection as a Primary Treatment for Single Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
June 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
The post-treatment recurrence rate was expected to be different between two treatment groups.
Study Start Date
July 2005 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 2013 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Collaborators
National Cancer Center, Korea
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to compare the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation and hepatic resection for small hepatocellular carcinomas with very homogeneous underlying conditions.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
68 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Hepatic resection
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Hepatic resection is performed as a primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Arm Title
Radiofrequency ablation
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Radiofrequency ablation is performed as a primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Hepatic resection
Intervention Description
Anatomical surgical resection of the liver including the tumor
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Radiofrequency ablation
Intervention Description
Percutaneous ablation using radiofrequency under the imaging guidance
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The patient survival
Time Frame
From the intervention up to 5 years or until the death of the participant whichever came first
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
The disease-free survival
Time Frame
From the intervention up to 5 years or until hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence whichever came first
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Age between 20 and 70 years
Child-Pugh class A (score 5-6)
Single hepatocellular carcinoma
Maximal diameter of the tumor from 2 to 4 cm when measured on MRI or CT (The diameter on MRI was measured prior to that on CT)
No previous treatment
Platelet count > 80,000/mm3
Exclusion Criteria:
HCC abutting main hepatic veins or the first branches of the main portal vein
HCC abutting vessels ≥ 0.5 cm
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kyung-Suk Suh, ME, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Seoul National University Hospital
Official's Role
Study Director
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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