Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma study: ALN-BCAT vs Pembrolizumab
Official title A Study to Evaluate ALN-BCAT in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06600321
What this study is testing
What is ALN-BCAT?
An investigational IV infusion drug being studied as a potential treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing how safe ALN-BCAT is and how well it works. It also checks if it works better with another drug called pembrolizumab.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have advanced or spread liver cancer.
- What's involved
- You would get ALN-BCAT alone or with pembrolizumab. The team will check your health and how the drugs affect your body.
- Time commitment
- The study has two parts to find the right amount of medicine.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Has HCC confirmed histologically or cytologically, or, for patients with liver cirrhosis, clinically by the American Association for the Study of...
- Has had at least one line of systemic therapy for unresectable advanced or metastatic disease
- Has at least one wingless-related integration site (WNT)-pathway activating mutation
- Child-Pugh class A or B7
You likely can't join if
- Has fibrolamellar HCC, sarcomatoid HCC, or mixed cholangio-HCC tumors
- Has symptomatic extrahepatic disease
- Has received anti-cancer therapy or investigational drugs ≤3 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug Note: other protocol defined inclusion /...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- La Jolla, California, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Milan, Italy
- Rozzano, Italy
- Verona, Italy
- Busan, South Korea
- Seongnam, South Korea
+ 1 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Phoenix, Arizona, United States; La Jolla, California, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States and 15 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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