Liver cancer combo therapy shows promise in phase 3 trial

NCT ID NCT02435953

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether combining two procedures—TACE (a chemo-blocking treatment) and RFA (a heat-based ablation)—works better than TACE alone for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer. 241 participants were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The main goal was to see if the combination slowed cancer growth longer. Results can help doctors choose the best treatment for this stage of liver cancer.

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Locations

  • Minimally Invasive Interventional Division, Medical Imaging Center, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center,

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 500060, China

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