At a glance
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A Phase II Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Sorafenib or Placebo in Combination With Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) Performed With DC Bead and Doxorubicin for Intermediate Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Sorafenib (Nexavar, BAY43-9006) and Placebo for Carcinoma, Hepatocellular. Completed, enrolled 307 participants across 107 sites in 13 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study will look at whether our drug (sorafenib) in combination with chemotherapy delivered directly into your tumor using beads (DC Bead) will slow the progression of the disease. The beads used with the chemotherapy will slowly release the chemotherapy reducing the adverse effects that normally occur with chemotherapy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
800 mg sorafenib (4 tablets) will be taken daily (400mg b.i.d. \[twice daily\], 2 tablets). Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) using DC Bead
4 tablets of placebo will be taken daily (2 tablets b.i.d). TACE using DC Bead