At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Recruiting· 60 target
Drug / intervention
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 7
- ✓Adults 18 years or older
- ✓Clinically and/or histologically diagnosed cirrhosis
- ✓No active hepatic decompensation
- ✓No prior history of HCC
Key exclusion· 6
- ✕Prior or ongoing use of EGCG
- ✕History of adverse reaction to green tea products
- ✕Severe obesity (BMI >40 kg/m²)
- ✕Active drinking
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Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial of Epigallocatechin Gallate for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemoprevention
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center·interventional·Posted Aug 29, 2023·Updated Sep 5, 2025
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and Placebo for Cirrhosis, Liver. Currently recruiting, targeting 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This phase II trial tests epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) for its efficacy and safety in preventing development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsCirrhosis, Liver
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--
Timeline
Phase 2Recruiting
20242025202620272028
First PostedAug 2023
Enrollment StartSep 2024
TodayJul 2026
Primary CompletionAug 2028
First PostedAug 29, 2023
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2024
Primary CompletionAug 31, 2028
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4 yearsPosted 2.8 years agoPrimary completion in 2.2 years
Interventions
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)drug
EGCG is a green tea-derived catechin
Placeboother
Placebo in the same capsule with the experimental agent (EGCG).