Clinical Trial

Nanocrystalline Megestrol Acetate Versus Placebo for Anorexia in Patients With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving TACE Combined With Targeted and Immunotherapy

Not Yet Recruiting Phase 2
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Summary
Primary Objective: To evaluate the effect of nanocrystalline megestrol acetate versus placebo on body weight and appetite in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma receiving TACE combined with targeted and immunotherapy.Secondary Objectives: To evaluate the effect of nanocrystalline megestrol acetate versus placebo on quality of life, inflammatory markers, nutritional indicators, and psychological stress in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma receiving TACE combined with targeted and immunotherapy.Exploratory Objective: To explore the impact of nanocrystalline megestrol acetate versus placebo on survival benefit in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma receiving TACE combined with targeted and immunotherapy.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07565415
Lead Sponsor Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Conditions Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), Cachexia, Anorexia, Malnutrition
Enrollment 88 participants
Start Date 2026-06-22
Primary Completion 2027-09-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-09-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-04