RecruitingNCT06960863

Fibroscan Evaluating Immunotherapy Response in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Transient Elastography (Fibroscan) for Evaluation of Immunotherapy Response in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.


Sponsor

Tanta University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jan 26, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the role of transient elastography (Fibroscan) in predicting the response of immunotherapy in advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Researchers will predict the response to 6 months of HCC immunotherapy regarding improvement of the degree of liver fibrosis, development of liver decompensation, complications, survival, and mortality. Participants will undergo history-taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, Child-Pugh classification, Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, BCLC staging, abdominal ultrasonography, Triphasic CT abdomen with contrast or MRI (for evaluation of tumor site, size and number), and Fibroscan examination at baseline and follow-up after 6 months.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at whether a liver stiffness scan (FibroScan) can be used to predict how well patients with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC) will respond to immunotherapy treatment. It's an observational study — no new treatment is being tested; instead, researchers are studying whether this scan result can serve as a useful marker. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with advanced liver cancer (HCC), confirmed by imaging or biopsy - Your liver is still functioning reasonably well (Child-Pugh A) - You are well enough to carry out some daily activities (performance status of 2 or better) - You do not have high-risk varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus) or a history of variceal bleeding - You are eligible to receive immunotherapy **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have already had locoregional therapy (like ablation or embolization) or a liver transplant - Your liver disease is very advanced (Child-Pugh C) - You have uncontrolled vascular problems, severe high blood pressure, or at risk of variceal bleeding - You have a severe autoimmune disorder - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

RADIATIONfibroscan

Liver fibrosis and steatosis can be staged using Dimensional ultrasound TE (transient elastography).


Locations(1)

Tanta University Hospitals

Tanta, Gharbyea, Egypt

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