Predictive Value of Albumin - Bilirubin Score and CRP - Albumin - Lymphocyte Index for HCC Prognosis After Radical Resection

April 16, 2025 updated by: Qiang Xu

The Predictive Value of the Albumin-Bilirubin Score and the C-Reactive Protein-Albumin-Lymphocyte Index for the Prognosis of Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Radical Resection

Evaluate the predictive value of the CALLY index and ALBI grading for the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after radical resection, so as to provide a reference for clinical treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

China bears a heavy burden of liver cancer. In 2022, there were 370,000 new cases and 320,000 deaths, ranking 4th in incidence and 2nd in mortality among malignant tumors. HCC, accounting for over 80% of primary liver cancer, also has high incidence and fatality rates. Radical resection, the main cure method, has a 5-year recurrence rate over 60%, so identifying recurrence risk factors is crucial. Previously, the Child - Pugh score was used for liver function evaluation, but its assessment of ascites and hepatic encephalopathy was subjective. Quantitative systems like MELD also had limitations. Over 80% of HCC develops from cirrhosis, and inflammatory and immunonutritional indices are important in cancer development. NLR, PLR, etc., show inconsistent predictive power, and the CALLY index, though better, needs improvement. Bilirubin is a key predictor, and ALBI grading can precisely quantify liver function, related to HCC recurrence and survival. This study combines ALBI and CALLY to create a four - dimensional system, expected to reflect HCC recurrence risk. As this combined prediction research is scarce, this study evaluates their predictive value for HCC patients after radical resection, guiding clinical treatment.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

287

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

  • China
    • Jiangxi
      • Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, 330029
        • Jiangxi Cancer Hospital

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who underwent radical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma and sought medical treatment at Jiangxi Provincial Cancer Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • (1) Age ≥ 18 years old (2) Postoperative pathological examination confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (3) No other anti-tumor treatment was received before surgery (4) Radical resection was performed, and the pathological examination under the microscope showed negative surgical margins.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • (1) Complicated with other malignant tumors. (2) Incomplete clinicopathological data and prognostic information. (3) Received preoperative anti-cancer treatment. (4) Follow-up less than 1 month after hepatectomy. (5) Patients with surgical contraindications before surgery, such as portal vein tumor thrombus and distant metastasis.

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Recurrence - free survival period
Time Frame: Patients who underwent hepatocellular carcinoma resection from Jan 2018 to Jan 2025 were recruited. The time from resection to tumor recurrence or end of follow - up was measured, with calculation cutoff in Apr 2025 and a maximum of 88 months.
It is the time interval from the patient's surgical resection to tumor recurrence or the end of follow - up. Early recurrence is defined as a tumor - free survival time of less than 2 years.
Patients who underwent hepatocellular carcinoma resection from Jan 2018 to Jan 2025 were recruited. The time from resection to tumor recurrence or end of follow - up was measured, with calculation cutoff in Apr 2025 and a maximum of 88 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Overall Survival
Time Frame: Patients who underwent hepatocellular carcinoma resection from Jan 2018 to Jan 2025 were collected. Survival calculation was cutoff in Apr 2025. Measurement started from the initial radical resection until death, up to 88 months.
The length of time from either the start of treatment or diagnosis until the death of the patient from any cause.
Patients who underwent hepatocellular carcinoma resection from Jan 2018 to Jan 2025 were collected. Survival calculation was cutoff in Apr 2025. Measurement started from the initial radical resection until death, up to 88 months.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Qiang Xu

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 3, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 3, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 16, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 3, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 16, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

April 18, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 18, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 16, 2025

Last Verified

April 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2025ky158

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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