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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

TIPS Plus Cadonilimab in Advanced HCC with Tumor Thrombosis-associated Portal Hypertension:a Prospective, Single-arm, Phase II Study

TIPS Plus Cadonilimab (a PD-1/CTLA-4 Bispecific Antibody) in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombosis-associated Portal Hypertension: a Prospective, Single-arm, Phase II Study

TIPS Plus Cadonilimab in Advanced HCC with Tumor Thrombosis-associated Portal Hypertension:a Prospective, Single-arm, Phase II Study (NCT05882370) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma, sponsored by Fei Gao. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) plus Cadonilimab (a PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody) in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (BCLC-C Stage) accompanied by tumor thrombosis-associated portal hypertension.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Hepatocellular Carcinoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 30 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. The patient voluntarily joined the study and signed an willing to sign a consent form form; 2. ≥18 and ≤ 75 years old, both male and female; 3. Clinically diagnosed or pathologically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma, at least one measurable focus without local treatment (according to mRECIST requirements, the measurable focus spiral CT scan length ≥ 10 mm or enlargement Short diameter of lymph node ≥15 mm); 4. Child-Pugh score ≤ 13 points; 5. BCLC-C stage accompanied by tumor thrombosis-associated portal hypertension; 6. Newly diagnosed patients who have not received targeted therapy or immunotherapy in the past; 7. ECOG score: 0~1; 8. Expected survival period ≥ 12 weeks; 9. The functions of vital organs meet the following requirements (no blood components, cell growth factors and other corrective treatment drugs are allowed within 14 days before the first administration): 10. The absolute count of neutrophils≥1.5×109/L; platelet count at least 50×109/L; blood count (hemoglobin) at least 60 g/L; Serum albumin ≥28 g/L; Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)≤1×ULN (if abnormal, the levels of FT3 and FT4 should be examined at the same time, if the levels of FT3 and FT4 are normal, they can be included in the group); Bilirubin≤2×ULN (within 7 days before the first administration); ALT and AST ≤5×ULN (within 7 days before the first dose); Serum creatinine≤1.5×ULN; ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. The patient voluntarily joined the study and signed an informed consent form; 2. ≥18 and ≤ 75 years old, both male and female; 3. Clinically diagnosed or pathologically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma, at least one measurable focus without local treatment (according to mRECIST requirements, the measurable focus spiral CT scan length ≥ 10 mm or enlargement Short diameter of lymph node ≥15 mm); 4. Child-Pugh score ≤ 13 points; 5. BCLC-C stage accompanied by tumor thrombosis-associated portal hypertension; 6. Newly diagnosed patients who have not received targeted therapy or immunotherapy in the past; 7. ECOG score: 0~1; 8. Expected survival period ≥ 12 weeks; 9. The functions of vital organs meet the following requirements (no blood components, cell growth factors and other corrective treatment drugs are allowed within 14 days before the first administration): 10. The absolute count of neutrophils≥1.5×109/L; Platelet ≥50×109/L; Hemoglobin ≥60 g/L; Serum albumin ≥28 g/L; Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)≤1×ULN (if abnormal, the levels of FT3 and FT4 should be examined at the same time, if the levels of FT3 and FT4 are normal, they can be included in the group); Bilirubin≤2×ULN (within 7 days before the first administration); ALT and AST ≤5×ULN (within 7 days before the first dose); Serum creatinine≤1.5×ULN; 11. Non-surgical sterilization or female patients of childbearing age need to use a medically approved contraceptive method (such as an intrauterine device, contraceptive, or condom) during the study treatment period and within 3 months after the end of the study treatment period; Female patients of childbearing age who undergo surgical sterilization must be negative in serum or urine HCG within 72 hours before enrollment in the study; and must be non-lactating; for male patients whose partners are women of childbearing age, at the last time use effective methods for contraception within 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: 1. The patient has any active autoimmune disease or a history of autoimmune disease; 2. The patient is using immunosuppressive agents or systemic hormone therapy to achieve the purpose of immunosuppression (dose\>10mg/day prednisone or other curative hormones), and continues to use it within 2 weeks before enrollment; 3. The number of system treatment lines ≥ 2 lines; 4. Severe allergic reaction to other monoclonal antibodies; 5. Those with a known history of central nervous system metastasis or hepatic encephalopathy; 6. Patients who have received liver transplantation in the past; 7. Tumor thrombus beyond the portal vein range, such as hepatic vein, inferior vena cava, right atrium, splenic vein, superior mesenteric vein cancer thrombus, etc.; 8. Suffer from high blood pressure and cannot be well controlled by antihypertensive drugs (systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg); 9. Uncontrolled cardiac clinical symptoms or diseases, such as: NYHA level 2 or higher heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction occurred within 1 year, clinically significant supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmia requires treatment or intervention , QTc\>450ms (male); QTc\>470ms (female); 10. Abnormal coagulation function (INR\>2.0, PT\>16s), have bleeding tendency or are receiving thrombolysis or anticoagulation therapy, and allow the preventive use of low-dose aspirin and low molecular heparin; 11. Child-Pugh score \>13 points; 12. Arterial/venous thrombosis events that occurred within 6 months before randomization, such as cerebrovascular accidents (including temporary ischemic attacks, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction), deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism; 13. Known genetic or acquired bleeding and thrombotic tendency (such as hemophilia patients, coagulation dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, etc.); Urine routine test showed urine protein ≥ ++ and confirmed 24-hour urine protein content\> 1.0 g; 14. Patients who have previously received radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery, after the completion of the treatment (last medication) and less than 4 weeks before the study medication; molecular targeted therapy (including other oral targeted drugs used in clinical trials) is less than the first study medication \<5 drug half-lives, or patients whose adverse events (except alopecia) caused by previous treatment have not recovered to ≤ CTCAE level 1; 15. The patient has active infection, fever of unknown origin within 7 days before medication ≥38.5℃, or baseline white blood cell count \>15×109/L; Patients with congenital or acquired immune deficiencies (such as HIV-infected persons); 16. Moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary artery pressure was assessed by ultrasound \>40mmHg; 17. The patient suffered from other malignant tumors in the past 3 years or at the same time (except for cured skin basal cell carcinoma and cervical carcinoma in situ); 18. Central nervous system metastasis; 19. The patient has previously received other anti-PD-1 antibody therapy or other immunotherapy against PD-1/PD-L1, or has previously received apatinib therapy; 20. Live vaccine may be vaccinated less than 4 weeks before study medication or may be administered during the study period; 21. According to the judgment of the investigator, the patient has other factors that may affect the results of the study or cause the study to be terminated halfway, such as alcoholism, drug abuse, other serious diseases (including mental illness) that require combined treatment, and serious laboratory tests 22. Abnormalities, accompanied by family or social factors, will affect the safety of patients.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Cadonilimab

Patients were treated with TIPS plus Cadonilimab (10mg/kg, intravenously, d1, Q3W) to a maximum total cycle of 18 unless any evidence of disease progression or unacceptable side effects.

PROCEDURE

transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05882370), the sponsor (Fei Gao), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05882370 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) plus Cadonilimab (a PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody) in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (BCLC-C Stage) accompanied by tumor thrombosis-associated portal hypertension. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05882370?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05882370?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05882370. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05882370. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.