EGCG for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemoprevention

Summary

This phase II trial tests epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) for its efficacy and safety in preventing development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (≥ 18 years-old)
* Clinically and/or histologically diagnosed cirrhosis
* No active hepatic decompensation
* No prior history of HCC
* Adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function
* Karnofsky performance status score ≥70
* Both sexes and all racial/ethnic groups will be considered
* FIB-4 index \> 3.25
* High-risk PLSec at baseline
* Absence of HLA-B\*35:01

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior or ongoing use of EGCG
* History of adverse reaction to green tea products
* Severe obesity (BMI \> 40 kg/m2)
* Active drinking
* EGCG treatment \<4 weeks or \<80% of planned regimen at the end of week 4
* HCC development during the study

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