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EGCG for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemoprevention

RecruitingPhase 2Ages 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (โ‰ฅ 18 years-old) * Clinically and/or histologically diagnosed cirrhosis * No active hepatic decompensation * No prior history of HCC * Adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function * Karnofsky performance status score โ‰ฅ70 * Both sexes and all racial/ethnic groups will be considered * FIB-4 index \> 3.25 * High-risk PLSec at baseline * Absence of HLA-B\*35:01 Exclusion Criteria: * Prior or ongoing use of EGCG * History of adverse reaction to green tea products * Severe obesity (BMI \> 40 kg/m2) * Active drinking * EGCG treatment \<4 weeks or \<80% of planned regimen at the end of week 4 * HCC development during the study
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What it tests

  • Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
  • Placebo
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Where

1 site
UT Southwestern
Dallas, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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