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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

STRIDE (Durvalumab + Tremelimumab) With Lenvatinib vs STRIDE Alone in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A Phase II Study of STRIDE (Durvalumab + Tremelimumab) With Lenvatinib Versus STRIDE Alone in Patients With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (SLIDE-HCC)

STRIDE (Durvalumab + Tremelimumab) With Lenvatinib vs STRIDE Alone in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (NCT06880523) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma, sponsored by Canadian Cancer Trials Group. 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 compare the effects on participants' and liver cancer by adding a drug that is used on its own to treat this disease to a combination of two other drugs which is also used to treat liver cancer, compared to the two-drug combination alone.

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.

Target enrollment of 140 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Hepatocellular Carcinoma subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Age ≥ 18 years. - Body weight \> 30 kg. - expected to live at least 12 weeks. - Confirmed HCC based on histopathological findings from tumour tissues or clinically by AASLD criteria in cirrhotic participants. - Must not have received previous cancer treatment that works throughout the body (like chemotherapy) for HCC. - Must not be eligible for locoregional therapy for unresectable HCC. For patients who progressed after locoregional therapy for HCC, locoregional therapy must have been completed ≥28 days prior to the baseline scan of the abdomen and pelvis for the current study. - Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B (that is not eligible for locoregional therapy) or stage C. - Child-Pugh Score class A or B7 based on low albumin (albumin 25-27 g/L) only. - Must have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1. - At least 1 measurable lesion, not previously irradiated, that can be accurately measured at baseline as ≥10 mm in the longest diameter (except lymph nodes, which must have a short axis ≥15 mm) with computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and that is suitable for accurate repeated measurements as per RECIST 1.1 guidelines. A lesion which progressed after previous ablation or TACE could be measurable if it meets these criteria. - Participants with active HBV infection \[characterized by positive hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) and/or positive hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBcAb) with detectable HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (≥10 IU/mL or above the limit of detection per local lab standard)\] are eligible if: - The participant is being treated with antiviral therapy, as per institutional practice. The HBV antiviral therapy must be initiated prior to randomization, and the participant must remain on antiviral therapy for the study duration and for 6 months after the last dose of study medication. ...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: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Body weight \> 30 kg. * Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks. * Confirmed HCC based on histopathological findings from tumour tissues or clinically by AASLD criteria in cirrhotic participants. * Must not have received prior systemic therapy for HCC. * Must not be eligible for locoregional therapy for unresectable HCC. For patients who progressed after locoregional therapy for HCC, locoregional therapy must have been completed ≥28 days prior to the baseline scan of the abdomen and pelvis for the current study. * Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B (that is not eligible for locoregional therapy) or stage C. * Child-Pugh Score class A or B7 based on low albumin (albumin 25-27 g/L) only. * Must have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1. * At least 1 measurable lesion, not previously irradiated, that can be accurately measured at baseline as ≥10 mm in the longest diameter (except lymph nodes, which must have a short axis ≥15 mm) with computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and that is suitable for accurate repeated measurements as per RECIST 1.1 guidelines. A lesion which progressed after previous ablation or TACE could be measurable if it meets these criteria. * Participants with active HBV infection \[characterized by positive hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) and/or positive hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBcAb) with detectable HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (≥10 IU/mL or above the limit of detection per local lab standard)\] are eligible if: * The participant is being treated with antiviral therapy, as per institutional practice. The HBV antiviral therapy must be initiated prior to randomization, and the participant must remain on antiviral therapy for the study duration and for 6 months after the last dose of study medication. * The participant must show evidence of HBV stabilization or signs of viral response (eg, reduction of HBV DNA levels) prior to enrollment * Participants who test positive for HBsAg or anti-hepatitis B core (HBc) with undetectable HBV DNA (\< 10 IU/mL or under the limit of detection per local lab standard) are eligible and do not require antiviral therapy prior to randomization. * These participants will be tested at every cycle to monitor HBV DNA levels and initiate antiviral therapy if HBV DNA is detected (≥ 10 IU/mL or above the limit of detection per local lab standard). * If HBV DNA becomes detectable during study treatment, antiviral therapy must be initiated, and the participant must remain on antiviral therapy during the study treatment period and for 6 months after the last dose of study medication. * Participants with active HCV infection (as characterized by the presence of detectable HCV ribonucleic acid \[RNA\] or anti-HCV antibody \[anti-HCV\]) must be managed per local institutional practice for the study and for 6 months after the last dose of study treatment. * Adequate organ and marrow function, within 14 days prior to enrollment. * Participants of childbearing potential must have agreed to use a highly effective contraceptive method from enrollment to 90 days after the last dose of durvalumab or 180 days after the last dose of tremelimumab (whichever date is later). * Participants must agree not to donate blood for at least 90 days following the last infusion of durvalumab or tremelimumab, or until 7 days after the last dose of lenvatinib, whichever is longest. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with a history of other malignancies, except: adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, curatively treated in-situ cancer of the cervix, or other tumours curatively treated with no evidence of disease for ≥ 5 years. * Any concurrent chemotherapy, study drug, or biologic or hormonal therapy for cancer treatment. Concurrent use of hormonal therapy for non-cancer-related conditions (e.g., hormone replacement therapy) is acceptable. * Known fibrolamellar HCC, sarcomatoid HCC, infiltrative-type HCC or mixed cholangiocarcinoma and HCC. * Clinically meaningful ascites, defined as ascites requiring non-pharmacologic intervention * Uncontrolled arterial hypertension defined by a systolic pressure ≥ 150 mm Hg or diastolic pressure ≥ 90 mm Hg or other hypertensive cardiovascular complications despite standard medical management. * Any previous treatment with a PD1 or PD-L1 inhibitor, including durvalumab, or an anti-CTLA4, including tremelimumab. * History of primary immunodeficiency, history of organ transplant or prior history of severe (grade 3 or 4) immune mediated toxicity from other immune therapy. * Known to have tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (positive HIV 1/2 antibodies) or active tuberculosis infection (clinical evaluation that may include clinical history, physical examination and radiographic findings, or tuberculosis testing in line with local practice). * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the study drugs or any of the study drug excipients. * Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 28 days before the first dose of durvalumab or tremelimumab * Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders including inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis (with the exception of diverticulosis), systemic lupus erythematosus, Sarcoidosis syndrome, or Wegener syndrome (granulomatosis with polyangiitis), Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hypophysitis, uveitis, etc. * Patients with active or uncontrolled intercurrent illness * History of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. * Symptomatic or uncontrolled brain metastases requiring concurrent treatment, inclusive of but not limited to surgery, radiation and/or corticosteroids. * Major surgical procedure (as defined by the Investigator) within 28 days prior to enrollment. * Mean QT interval corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) ≥470 ms calculated from 3 ECGs (within 15 minutes at 5 minutes apart). * Receipt of live attenuated vaccination (examples include, but are not limited to, vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, live attenuated influenza vaccine (nasal), chicken pox vaccine, oral polio vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, yellow fever vaccine, BCG vaccine, typhoid vaccine and typhus vaccine) within 30 days prior to enrollment. * Lactating participants. * Any active disease condition which would render the protocol treatment dangerous or impair the ability of the patient to receive protocol therapy. * Receipt of radiotherapy within four weeks of first planned dose of durvalumab or tremelimumab, except for a single dose of radiation up to 8 Gray (equal to 800 RAD) delivered with palliative intent for pain control up to 14 days before enrollment. * Active or prior documented GI bleeding (e.g. esophageal varices or ulcer bleeding) within 6 months. (Note: For patients with a history of GI bleeding more than 6 months prior or assessed as high risk for esophageal varices by the Investigator or main trunk portal vein thrombosis (Vp4), adequate endoscopic assessment and treatment of varices as per institutional standards is required prior to enrollment.)

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

STRIDE (durvalumab + tremelimumab)

As first treatment

DRUG

Durvalumab

monotherapy every 4 weeks

DRUG

Lenvatinib

Daily

Locations (11)

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.

Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
BCCA - Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
London Health Sciences Centre Research Inc.
London, Ontario, Canada
Trillium Health Partners - Credit Valley Hospital
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CHUM-Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The Jewish General Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06880523), the sponsor (Canadian Cancer Trials Group), 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 NCT06880523 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects on participants' and liver cancer by adding a drug that is used on its own to treat this disease to a combination of two other drugs which is also used to treat liver cancer, compared to the two-drug combination alone. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06880523?

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 NCT06880523?

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 NCT06880523. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06880523. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.