PVE vs PVE/HVE for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases

The DRAGON 2 Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases (CRLM) Small Future Liver Remnant (FLR)
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
348 (estimated)
Sponsor
Maastricht University · 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 placed in one of two groups to receive different treatments involving liver procedures.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I have colorectal cancer with liver metastases and a small future liver remnant
  • I can understand the trial and give informed consent
  • I have non-resected primary colorectal cancer with plans for surgery after liver treatment
  • I have lung or brain metastases that can be treated if approved by a tumor board

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I cannot commit to oral contraception if I am premenopausal
  • I have serious health problems that prevent me from participating
  • I have extrahepatic disease that cannot be treated
  • I have liver cancer that is not colorectal in origin
  • My disease has worsened after chemotherapy
  • I have a complete response after conversion chemotherapy
  • Tests show that I have non-resectable extrahepatic disease or unsuitable liver anatomy

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

In the randomized controlled DRAGON 2 trial study subjects will be randomized between two arms, PVE alone (control group) and PVE/HVE (interventional group).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with primarily unresectable/ potentially resectable CRLM with a FLR \<30% (\<40% in chemotherapy damaged livers) * Patients with non-resected primary CRC may be included if there is an intention to resect the CRC after the liver treatment (liver first approach) or sim…
Contacts

Sinéad James, MD, PhD-candidate

+31 638463945

sinead.james@mumc.nl

CONTACT

Jens Smits

+31640725518

jens.smits@mumc.nl

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