Experimental pill aims to shield the liver during cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT06478719
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an experimental drug called FB-1603 can protect liver function in people with liver cancer who are receiving a standard procedure called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Participants take either a low dose, a high dose, or a placebo capsule daily for 10 weeks. The study measures changes in liver enzyme levels to see if FB-1603 reduces liver damage caused by the cancer treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- an experimental oral drug called FB-1603
- What this could lead to
- If it works, FB-1603 could help preserve liver function during chemoembolization, potentially improving outcomes for liver cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants, so results may not confirm benefit. Liver function changes are measured by blood tests, not long-term survival.
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Conditions
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Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGTaoyuan, Taiwan, 333, Taiwan
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National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan, 10002, Taiwan
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