scholarly journals Microwave versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of liver malignancies: a randomized controlled phase 2 trial

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Radosevic ◽  
Rita Quesada ◽  
Clara Serlavos ◽  
Juan Sánchez ◽  
Ander Zugazaga ◽  
...  

AbstractMicrowave (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are main ablative techniques for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and colorectal liver metastasis (MT). This randomized phase 2 clinical trial compares the effectiveness of MWA and RFA as well as morphology of corresponding ablation zones. HCC and MT patients with 1.5–4 cm tumors, suitable for ablation, were randomized into MWA or RFA Groups. The primary endpoint was short-to-long diameter ratio of ablation zone (SLR). Primary technical success (TS) and a cumulative local tumor progression (LTP) after a median 2-year follow-up were compared. Between June 2015 and April 2020, 82 patients were randomly assigned (41 patients per group). For the per-protocol analysis, five patients were excluded. MWA created larger ablation zones than RFA (p = 0.036) although without differences in SLR (0.5 for both groups, p = 0.229). The TS was achieved in 98% (46/47) and 90% (45/50) (p = 0.108), and LTP was observed in 21% (10/47) vs. 12% (6/50) (OR 1.9 [95% CI 0.66–5.3], p = 0.238) of tumors in MWA vs. RFA Group, respectively. Major complications were found in 5 cases (11%) vs. 2 cases (4%), without statistical significance. MWA and RFA show similar SLR, effectiveness and safety in liver tumors between 1.5 and 4 cm.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Radosevic ◽  
Rita Quesada ◽  
Clara Serlavos ◽  
Juan Sánchez ◽  
Ander Zugazaga ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose: Microwave (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are main ablative techniques for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and colorectal liver metastasis (MT). This randomized phase 2 clinical trial compares the effectiveness of MWA and RFA in medium-sized liver tumors.Methods: HCC and MT patients with 1.5 to 4 cm tumors suitable for ablation were randomized into MWA or RFA Groups. The primary endpoints were primary technical success (TS) and local tumor progression (LTP) rate after a 2-year follow-up. Secondary endpoints were safety and overall survival. Results: Between June 2015 and April 2020, 82 patients were randomly assigned (41 patients per group). For the per-protocol analysis, three patients were excluded. Median follow-up was 27 months (MWA group) and 23 months (RFA Group). The TS was achieved in 98% (46/47) and 90 % (45/50) (p=0.108), and LTP was observed in 21% (10/47) vs. 12% (6/50) (OR 1.9 [95% CI 0.66-5.3], p=0.238) of tumors in the MWA and RFA Group, respectively. Major complications were found in 5 cases (11%) in the MWA Group vs. 2 cases (4%) in RFA, without statistical significance. MWA created larger ablation zones than RFA (p=0.036).Conclusion: MWA and RFA show similar effectiveness and safety in medium-sized liver tumors (1.5-4 cm).


Pneumologie ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Olivier ◽  
D Griffith ◽  
K Winthrop ◽  
B Brown-Elliott ◽  
G Eagle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase 2 ◽  

Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 125 (14) ◽  
pp. 2445-2454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin L. Jones ◽  
Sant P. Chawla ◽  
Steven Attia ◽  
Patrick Schöffski ◽  
Hans Gelderblom ◽  
...  

Vascular ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 170853812110100
Author(s):  
Mohamed Shukri Abdelgawad ◽  
Amr M El-Shafei ◽  
Hesham A Sharaf El-Din ◽  
Ehab M Saad ◽  
Tamer A Khafagy ◽  
...  

Background Venus ulcers developed mainly due to reflux of incompetent venous valves in perforating veins. Patients and methods In this randomized controlled trial, 119 patients recruited over two years, with post-phelebtic venous leg ulcers, were randomly assigned into one of two groups: either to receive radiofrequency ablation of markedly incompetent perforators (Group A, n = 62 patients) or to receive conventional compression therapy (Group B, n = 57 patients). Follow-up duration required for ulcer healing continued for 24 months post randomization. Results Statistically significant shorter time to healing (ulcer complete healing or satisfactory clinical improvement) between both groups (56 patients, 90.3% of cases in Group A versus 44 patients 77.2% of cases in Group B) over the follow-up period of 24 months was attained ( p  = 0.001). Also, significantly different ulcer recurrence was recorded between both groups, 8 patients (12.9%) in Group A versus 19 patients (33.3%) in Group B ( p = 0.004). Conclusion In absence of deep venous obstruction, the monopolar radiofrequency ablation for incompetent perforators is a feasible and effective method that surpasses the traditional compression protocol for incompetent perforator-induced venous ulcers in terms of time required for healing even in the presence of unresolved deep venous valvular reflux.


Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (22) ◽  
pp. 4436-4438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben A. Mesa ◽  
Xiaopan Yao ◽  
Larry D. Cripe ◽  
Chin Yang Li ◽  
Mark Litzow ◽  
...  

A multicenter Eastern Cooperative Group (ECOG) phase 2 trial assessed whether adding prednisone to lenalidomide would improve previously reported responses in persons with myelofibrosis (MF). Forty-eight subjects with anemia (42 evaluable) received lenalidomide, 10 mg/d, with a 3-month low-dose prednisone taper. Ten subjects received 3 months, and 25 received 6 months of therapy. Myelosuppression was the main toxicity with 88% with ≥ grade 3 hematologic toxicity and 45% ≥ grade 3 nonhematologic toxicity. There were responses in 10 subjects (23%) using the International Working Group for Myelofibrosis Research and Treatment (IWG-MRT)–defined clinical improvement of anemia in 8 (19%) and/or decreased spleen size in 4 (10%). Serial bone marrow analysis showed no resolution of disease-related fibrosis or angiogenesis. With a median follow-up of 2.3 years, 23 subjects are alive. Lenali-domide and prednisone for myelofibro-sis evaluated through a multicentered-cooperative group mechanism is only modestly active and myelosuppre-sive. This study was registered at http://clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00227591.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 7544-7544
Author(s):  
Charles Herbaux ◽  
Herve Ghesquieres ◽  
Reda Bouabdallah ◽  
Stephanie Guidez ◽  
Emmanuel Gyan ◽  
...  

7544 Background: R/R iNHL treatment remains challenging. Atezolizumab (ATE) and obinutuzumab (OBI) are monoclonal antibodies acting respectively to inhibit T-lymphocyte exhaustion or by inducing lymphoma cells cytotoxicity, whereas venetoclax (VEN) is a small molecule inhibiting BCL-2. Combining tumor-targeted therapies with agents that enhance anti-tumor immunity represents an attractive treatment paradigm. This LYSA sponsored multicenter phase 2 trial (NCT03276468) evaluated ATE, OBI and VEN combination in R/R B-cell lymphomas. Herein, we present primary efficacy and safety data from the iNHL cohort including Follicular Lymphoma (FL) and Marginal Zone Lymphomas (MZL). Methods: Patients ≥18 years with biopsy-confirmed R/R FL and MZL who failed at least one line of therapy were eligible. OBI was given IV at 1 g on day (D) 1, 8 and 15 of cycle (C) 1 and on D1 from C2 to C8 every 3 weeks. ATE was given IV, 1.2 g every 3 weeks, started at D2 of C1, then administered at D2 of each cycle for 24 cycles. VEN was given orally at 800 mg/D at full dose, starting on D8C1 for 24 cycles. The primary endpoint was the Overall Response Rate (ORR) evaluated by Lugano criteria at the end of induction (EOI) after 8 cycles of ATE, OBI and VEN (M6) or at premature treatment discontinuation. Results: At the time of the primary analysis (08 Jan 2021), 78 patients were enrolled. FL cohort (n = 58): the median follow-up was 14.5 months. Main baseline characteristics were: Ann Arbor Stage III/IV, 85.7%; FLIPI HR, 47.3%; > 2 prior lines of therapy, 32.1%; and exposed to ASCT, 30.4%. The ORR on PET scan at EOI was measured at 53.6% [41.8%-65.1%], including 30.4% of CMR. 37 patients (63%) received the full induction treatment. MZL cohort (n = 20; 13 nMZL, 5 eMZL, 2 sMZL): the median follow-up was 11.9 months. Main baseline characteristics were: Ann Arbor Stage IV, 100%; bone marrow infiltration, 38.9%; ≥ 2 extra-nodal sites, 50%; and > 2 prior lines of therapy, 22.2%. The ORR on CT scan at EOI was measured at 66.76% [44.6%-84.4%], including 16.7% of CR and 50.0% PR. 11 patients (55%) received the full induction treatment. At time of the present analysis, responses in the 2 cohorts seem durable with only 21,4% of responders who have reported relapse/progression. Out of the 78 pts, a total of 55 (70.5%) pts experienced grade 3–4 adverse event (AE) and 1 patient experienced an AE that led to discontinuation of any drug. Main AE of grade 3 or more were hematologic cytopenias, with only one febrile neutropenia (1.3%). Three pts experienced immune-related AE (1 grade 2 myositis and 2 grade 3 colitis), no tumor lysis syndrome was observed. Conclusions: ATE, OBI and VEN triplet appears to be well tolerated, with no unexpected toxicity brought by the combination. The ORR at EOI seems to be comparable to other innovative regiments in this setting, with durable responses to date. Clinical trial information: NCT03276468.


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