๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-26

A Prospective Study of Memantine in Patients With Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer (NCT06007846)

A Prospective Cohort Study of Single Agent Memantine in Patients With Child-Pugh Score โ‰ฅ B7 Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 / Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a single-site prospective study to describe efficacy endpoints of single agent memantine in patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic HCC otherwise not deemed candidates for intensive systemic therapy. In addition to the primary endpoint and multiple secondary efficacy endpoints, we will describe changes in quality of life on treatment over time.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Inova Schar Cancer Institute โ€” Fairfax, Virginia

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute โ€” Fairfax, Virginia
  • Inova Health Care Service โ€” Falls Church, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (571) 472-0615

Email: elahe.mollapour@inova.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—