Clinical trials
Biliary Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting biliary cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05517811Recruiting
Blood test changes before and after cancer surgery
This study measures a blood test (TEG) before and after surgery to see how it changes in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors better understand recovery and risk around the time of surgery.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT05451043RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab and tremelimumab plus chemotherapy with propranolol
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding propranolol to durvalumab and tremelimumab along with chemotherapy can help control advanced pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, or bile duct cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and help people live longer or feel better when the cancer can’t be cured with surgery or local treatment.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06202131Recruiting
Blood test for tumor DNA in gastrointestinal cancers
This trial uses a blood test (ctDNA) to look for genetic material from tumors in patients with gastrointestinal cancers. It may help doctors understand and track your cancer better.
Rome, LazioAges 18–85 - NCT07221253RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Rilvegostomig or Durvalumab plus chemo for biliary tract cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (rilvegostomig or durvalumab) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if these combinations work better than chemo alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07038343RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AVZO-1418, either alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective against certain types of cancer.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06219941RecruitingPhase 2
Studying AZD0901 for Claudin18.2-positive advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AZD0901 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific protein on their surface. It aims to see if the drug can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04999761RecruitingPhase 1
Study testing new drug combinations for advanced cancers
This study tests new drug combinations for people with various advanced cancers that have progressed after standard treatment, or in some cases, as a first treatment. It aims to see if these combinations are safe and effective. The study is divided into groups based on cancer type and treatment history, so not everyone will qualify for every group.
AichiAges 18 years+ - NCT05184400Recruiting
Find new blood or tumor markers for bile duct and gallbladder cancer
This study looks for new ways to measure cancer-related “biomarkers” (signals in blood or tumor samples) in people with bile duct cancer or gallbladder cancer. The goal is to improve how these cancers are identified and tracked, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions.
Herlev, CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06239194RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MdX2001 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MDX2001, for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The study aims to find the best dose and see how well it works.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05222971RecruitingPhase 2
Olaparib, with or without immunotherapy, for DNA-repair biliary cancer
This Phase 2 study tests olaparib (a targeted anti-cancer pill) alone or with durvalumab (an immunotherapy) for biliary tract cancers that have specific DNA repair gene changes. It’s for people whose cancer has continued after standard platinum chemotherapy, aiming to slow or control the disease.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06434597RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SPH5030 for HER2-positive advanced colorectal or bile duct cancer
This study tests a new medication (SPH5030) for people with advanced colorectal or biliary tract cancer whose tumors have a specific marker called HER2. It may offer a treatment option if previous therapies have stopped working.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06274879RecruitingPhase 2
Radiofrequency ablation for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a procedure that uses heat (radiofrequency ablation) to treat bile duct cancer that can't be removed by surgery. If you have this type of cancer and are starting standard treatment, this study wants to see if adding this heat treatment is safe and might help.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07326137Recruiting
Pain relief and first-line treatment for advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer
This study tests combining standard first-line cancer therapy with a nerve block to reduce pain in people with advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer. It aims to see if this combination can improve pain control and quality of life.
Wuhan, HubeiAges Any age - NCT07606599RecruitingPhase 3
New drug BL-M07D1 for advanced biliary tract cancer
This trial tests a new drug called BL-M07D1 against standard chemotherapy for biliary tract cancer that has spread or is locally advanced and has stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The trial is looking for patients whose cancer has a specific genetic marker to see if this new treatment works better.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06037980RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether receiving chemotherapy (cisplatin, gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It compares this approach to going straight to surgery.
AnconaAges 18–75 - NCT05123482RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early study of AZD8205 for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests how safe and effective AZD8205 is for people with advanced or metastatic solid cancers that have come back or spread after standard treatments. It may help by finding the right dose and whether AZD8205 works alone or with another treatment in different cancer types.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06778031RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SHR-A1811 for HER2-positive bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new drug, SHR-A1811, for people with HER2-positive bile duct cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It may help control the cancer if you haven't had other treatments for this stage.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT07641036RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) designed to target cancer cells in advanced biliary tract cancers—including bile duct and gallbladder cancers. The cells are engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells that have specific markers (HER2 and CEA), and this approach may help patients whose cancer has progressed after standard chemotherapy.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07614061RecruitingPhase 1
Cell therapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called BTC-Ag-T, which uses your own immune cells enhanced in the lab to fight advanced biliary tract cancer (cancer of the bile ducts or gallbladder). It's designed for patients whose cancer has spread or cannot be surgically removed and who have already received standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT04645160RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tivozanib for bile duct and gallbladder cancers after chemotherapy
This Phase 1/2 trial tests tivozanib (a targeted anti-cancer drug) in people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has already been treated with first-line chemotherapy. The study looks at how well the drug works and how safe it is in this setting.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07530445RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy for advanced biliary tract cancer
This study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus chemotherapy and a targeted drug (lenvatinib) for biliary tract cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to slow cancer growth in patients whose cancer has progressed after one prior treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT06451497RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ZM008 alone and with toripalimab for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new drug called ZM008, which targets a protein on some cancer cells, first alone and then combined with another drug, toripalimab, for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06988592Recruiting
Chemo plus immunotherapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This study tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and cisplatin) plus an immunotherapy drug (PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor) as the first treatment for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It aims to see if this combination works better and to understand how the immune system responds.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06230471RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib or chemo for advanced bile duct cancer
This study tests whether adding another drug (lenvatinib or chemotherapy) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to find a more effective first treatment option.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for biliary cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 136 recruiting biliary cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a biliary cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a biliary cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.