New immunotherapy aims to fight advanced liver cancer
NCT ID NCT05033522
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests an immunotherapy called AlloStim against standard treatments (sorafenib, lenvatinib, or chemotherapy) in 150 Asian adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be treated with surgery or local therapies. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either AlloStim or a standard drug. The main goal is to see if AlloStim improves overall survival and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AlloStim immunotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new immunotherapy option for advanced liver cancer patients who have few alternatives.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is suspended, so results are uncertain. It is still early and may not show a survival benefit over existing drugs.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chiangmai University
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Columbia Asia Bukit Rimau
Shah Alam, Selangor, 40460, Malaysia
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Naresuan University Hospital
Phitsanulok, Tha Pho, 65000, Thailand
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Prince of Songkla University (Songklanagarind Hospital)
Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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Siriraj Hospital
Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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Songklanagarind Hospital
Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Sultan Ismail Hospital
Johor Bahru, Johor, 81100, Malaysia
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Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital
Alor Star, Kedah, 05460, Malaysia
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