Status:

UNKNOWN

Evaluation of Proteasome as a Marker of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhotic Patients Following Curative Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Montpellier

Conditions:

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Cirrhosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the usefulness of plasma proteasome levels as a tumor marker of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by studying their variation following curative treatment of HCC. The hypothesis ...

Detailed Description

HCC occurs in the vast majority of cases in the context of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is considered a pre-cancerous state, which justifies systematic screening for HCC. Screening currently relies on measure...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma proven by histological examination of a biopsy specimen, eligible for curative treatment (radiofrequency, surgical resection, liver transplantation)
  • Patient able to give informed consent
  • Patient with Social Security coverage

Exclusion

  • Secondary liver tumors
  • Non hepatocellular carcinoma primary liver tumor
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma without cirrhosis
  • Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis not eligible for curative treatment
  • Prisoners
  • Adults under guardianship or curatorship
  • Pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01492127

Start Date

December 1 2011

End Date

March 1 2016

Last Update

April 23 2015

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UH Montpellier

Montpellier, France, 34295