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Evaluation the Potential of Colchicine for the Palliative Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients With Distant Metastasis or Large Vessel Invasion
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Colchicine for Hepatocellular Carcinoma and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 15 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This trial is to evaluate the potential of colchicine for the palliative management of hepatocellular carcinoma patients with distant metastasis or large vessel invasion using the Department of Health R.O.C. approved doses and methods of administration.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Adjustment the dosage of colchicine during study: The colchicine dosage will be changed when the hepatic reserved function of the participant changes from Child A to B according as following: 2 tablets after breakfast, 1 tablet after lunch and 2 tablets after dinner; continue 4 days and stop for 3 days (1 cycle); repeat this cycle until patients quit this trial. If the hepatic reserved function of the participant changes to Child C, colchicine will be stopped and participant receives regular follow-up only.If participant suffers from severe diarrhea, colchicine will be temporarily stopped. When the symptom of diarrhea subsides, colchicine will be given again but the dose will be reduced 0.5 mg/day.