New trial matches liver cancer treatment to Tumor's Fat-Burning signature

NCT ID NCT07314372

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase II trial tests a personalized approach for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will classify each patient's tumor by its fatty acid degradation (FAD) subtype and assign either a drug combination (camrelizumab plus apatinib) or the same drugs plus a liver-directed procedure (TACE). The goal is to see if matching treatment to tumor metabolism improves response rates. The study plans to enroll 86 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who have not had prior systemic therapy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

camrelizumab plus apatinib, with or without TACE

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more effective, personalized treatment strategy for patients with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase II trial with only 86 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The treatment involves strong drugs and a procedure (TACE) that carry risks like bleeding or liver damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adult hepatocellular carcinoma hepatocellular carcinoma liver cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China

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