A National Registry of Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

October 9, 2008 updated by: Vanderbilt University
A registry of patients with the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The purpose of this research is to study the factors which might cause hepatocellular carcinoma (a form of cancer arising within the liver) and compare these factors in patients from different ethnic groups and from different parts of the United States. The researchers will also conduct a survey of the stage of the cancer (how far advanced it is) and what treatments are used for this difficult-to-treat tumor.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

150

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232-4753
        • Vanderbilt University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients seen in Hepatobiliary Surgery Clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who are diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients can not be under 18 years of age

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Vanderbilt University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ravi S Chari, MD, Vanderbilt University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2002

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 10, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 9, 2008

Last Verified

October 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 020116

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