Triple attack on liver cancer: blocking blood flow plus immune boost shows promise

NCT ID NCT07658833

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining procedures that block blood flow to liver tumors (TACE or HAIC) with targeted drugs and immunotherapy can help control advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The trial enrolls adults aged 18–80 with large or vein-involved tumors and good liver function. Researchers will measure overall survival, tumor shrinkage, and side effects to find the best combination and identify which patients benefit most.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

lenvatinib, sorafenib, apatinib, bevacizumab, pembrolizumab, carfilzomib, sintilimab, teprotumumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination approach could offer a new way to control advanced liver cancer and extend survival for patients who cannot have surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a single-center study with 120 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Combining multiple treatments also raises the risk of side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jiayan Ni

    RECRUITING

    Guangzhou, None Selected, 510120, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••