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NCT04172779 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Erlotinib for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemoprevention

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

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Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
60
Enrollment target

NCT04172779 is a Phase 2 study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants.

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The verdict

NCT04172779, a Phase 2 study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

NOT YET RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This phase II randomized placebo-controlled trial studies low-dose erlotinib treatment to assess its efficacy and safety to prevent development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG erlotinib hydrochloride

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2026-12
Est. Completion 2030-08
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04172779

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04172779 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which has 837 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT04172779 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04172779 about?

NCT04172779 is a clinical study titled "Erlotinib for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemoprevention". This phase II randomized placebo-controlled trial studies low-dose erlotinib treatment to assess its efficacy and safety to prevent development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis.

What is the current status of trial NCT04172779?

This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2026-12. Estimated completion is 2030-08.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04172779?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), erlotinib hydrochloride (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04172779?

This trial is sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which has 837 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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