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Emotional stress and immunotherapy for liver cancer

HCC - Hepatocellular CarcinomaPsychological DistressImmune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs)Cancer, Treatment-RelatedUnresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.

This study looks at how emotional stress affects how well immunotherapy works for liver cancer. It is for people with liver cancer who are about to start immunotherapy, either before or after surgery, or as first treatment for advanced cancer.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
700 people
Ages
18 years and older
Study type
Observational

Who can take part

  • You are 18 years or older
  • You have been diagnosed with liver cancer that can't be removed with surgery, or you will have surgery for liver cancer
  • Your liver is working well (Child-Pugh class A)
  • You are able to walk and take care of yourself (ECOG score 0 or 1)
  • You are not currently taking medicine for depression or anxiety
  • You can fill out questionnaires about your emotions and stress

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