Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
Durvalumab and Tremelimumab With or Without Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Chemotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
An Integrated Phase II/III Randomized Study Comparing Durvalumab and Tremelimumab +/- Hepatic ArteriaL Infusion Chemotherapy With GEMOX in Hepatocellular Carcinoma With High Tumor burdEn
Durvalumab and Tremelimumab With or Without Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Chemotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (NCT06904170) is a Phase 2 / Phase 3 interventional studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma, sponsored by Unicancer. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.
About This Trial
Liver cancer is a highly lethal malignancy and has become increasingly important in western countries. The management of liver cancer is complex. In advanced disease, two combinations of immunotherapies are recommanded as first line (atezolizumab-bevacizumab or durvalumab-tremelimumab). Results in patients with high tumor burden (Portal vein thrombosis Vp3 or Vp4, or tumoral liver involvement \>50%) are less impressive. Innovative combinations are necessary to improve the outcome of patients. Recently, control trials conducted in Asia highlighted the benefit of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy, especially in patients with high tumor burden. Studies including a limited number of patients shown that the combination seems feasible. ALICE is a randomized multicentric Phase II/Phase III trial conducted in French medical centers, evaluating the efficacy and safety of durvalumab+tremelimumab with or without Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy of the GEMOX regimen (gemcitabine + oxaliplatin), in patients with high tumor burden. Oxaliplatin induce immunogenic cell death, and gemcitabin deplete regulatory immune cells. The GEMOX regimen thus has the potential for a synergic effect with immunotherapy in HCC. The trial will provide an innovative treatment to patients with no alternative for locoregional treatment, and with limited results with actual systemic treatments. It will also be the first trial of Hepatic Arterial infusion for such patients in the western population.
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 196 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)
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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Treatments Being Tested
Durvalumab Plus Tremelimumab
Systemic infusion of : Tremelimumab 300 mg, single dose at Cycle 1 Durvalumab 1500 mg at Cycle 1 then every 4 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Durvalumab and Tremelimumab will be delivered during a single angiography. Implantable catheter is also allowed. Durvalumab infusion will start 1 hour after the end of the tremelimumab infusion.
HAIC (GEMOX)
Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Chemotherapy (HAIC) : Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m² over 30 minutes, followed by Oxaliplatin 100 mg/m² over 2 hours. Administered every 2 weeks for 4 cycles. When a Durvalumab cycle match with an HAIC infusion, HAIC will be delivered on the same day.
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.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial
Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06904170), the sponsor (Unicancer), 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 NCT06904170 clinical trial studying?
Liver cancer is a highly lethal malignancy and has become increasingly important in western countries. The management of liver cancer is complex. In advanced disease, two combinations of immunotherapies are recommanded as first line (atezolizumab-bevacizumab or durvalumab-tremelimumab). Results in patients with high tumor burden (Portal vein thrombosis Vp3 or Vp4, or tumoral liver involvement \>50%) are less impressive. Innovative combinations are necessary to improve the outcome of patients. Recently, control trials conducted in Asia highlighted the benefit of hepatic arterial infusion chemo… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.
Who can participate in NCT06904170?
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 NCT06904170?
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 NCT06904170. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06904170. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."
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Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.