Liver Transplant vs Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer

Liver Transplantation Compared to Chemotherapy in Patients With ColoRectal Cancer

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Liver Metastases Colorectal Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
Oslo University Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a liver transplant or other treatments, including chemotherapy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
  • I have liver metastases that cannot be surgically removed.
  • I have no signs of cancer spreading to other parts of my body.
  • I have a good performance status.
  • I have satisfactory blood test results.
  • I have progressive disease according to RECIST criteria.
  • I have not had significant weight loss.
  • I have signed informed consent to participate.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have lost more than 10% of my weight in the last 6 months.
  • My body mass index (BMI) is over 30.
  • I have had surgery for cancer in the last 2 years.
  • I have been diagnosed with bone or brain cancer.
  • I have previous breast cancer or malignant melanoma.
  • I have not had my primary colorectal tumor surgically removed.
  • My liver metastasis is affecting the diaphragm.
  • My largest liver lesion is larger than 10 cm.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The trial is a randomized control trial. Patients are randomized between Ltx and other treatment that may include further chemotherapy, TACE, SIRT or other available treatment options. The patients will be randomized 1:1 to Ltx and chemotherapy/other treatment options.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically verified adenocarcinoma in colon/rectum. * Liver metastases, not amenable to liver resection * No signs of extra hepatic metastatic disease or local recurrence according to PET/CT scan within 6 weeks prior to the faculty meeting at the transplant unit, except pa…
Contacts

Magnus Smedman, MD

23026600

torha@ous-hf.no

CONTACT

Maria Gjerde

+4723070000

mgjerde@ous-hf.no

CONTACT