Clinical trials · California
Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 19 recruiting cholangiocarcinoma studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT06501625RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted therapy plus immunotherapy for IDH1-mutated bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs (ivosidenib, durvalumab, and gemcitabine/cisplatin) as a first treatment for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05285358RecruitingPhase 1
Aerosol chemo plus standard drugs for bile duct and gallbladder cancer
This trial tests a new way to give the drug paclitaxel directly into your belly as a mist, along with two standard chemo drugs given through your veins, for bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has spread to the lining of the belly. The goal is to see if this approach can better control the cancer in the belly.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05874414RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy for advanced KRAS-mutated bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs, GNS561 and trametinib, for people with advanced bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has a specific genetic change called a KRAS mutation. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease after prior chemotherapy.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05727176RecruitingPhase 2
Futibatinib for advanced bile duct cancer with FGFR2 changes
This trial tests futibatinib, a targeted pill, in people with advanced (unresectable) or metastatic bile duct cancer that has an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement. It may help shrink tumors after standard chemotherapy has stopped working.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06342414Recruiting
Blood test to tell apart two types of liver cancer
This study uses a blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to help doctors tell the difference between two common types of liver cancer: hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). If you have been diagnosed with one of these cancers and have a blood sample taken before starting curative treatment, this study may help improve diagnosis and care.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06101277Recruiting
Local therapy for limited new cancer growth in digestive cancers
This trial tests a cancer treatment that uses local therapies (like radiation or targeted heat) to destroy a small number of growing spots. It is for people with certain gastrointestinal cancers whose main treatment is working well except for a few new spots, so they can avoid switching to a different drug right away.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06050252RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab plus chemo before surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer
This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before surgery helps people with a high-risk type of bile duct cancer live longer. If you qualify, you would receive the drug combination before your planned surgery.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT04421820RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
BOLD-100 with chemo for advanced gut cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether BOLD-100, given with the standard chemo combination FOLFOX, can help people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. It’s especially focused on specific tumor features (including BRAF status) and checks safety, dosing, and early signs of effectiveness.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05497531Recruiting
Test blood DNA to help guide liver and pancreas biopsies
This pilot study checks whether a special blood test (ctDNA) can detect cancer signals and work as well as another sample method during biopsies for liver, bile duct, or pancreatic cancers. It may help doctors choose the best way to confirm the diagnosis from biopsy samples.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05791448RecruitingPhase 1
AU409 for advanced liver cancers or liver-spread tumors
This Phase 1 trial studies AU409, a new medicine, for advanced primary liver cancers or other solid tumors mainly in the liver. It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the treatment works for people whose usual options have not worked or are not available.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06399757RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A study of APL-5125 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called APL-5125 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot be treated with standard therapies. If you have certain types of advanced cancer, this study may offer a new option.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07224750Recruiting
A blood test to find early signs of gastrointestinal cancer
This study is testing a blood-based test to detect unique molecules (called miRNAs) that may signal the presence of several types of gut or digestive system cancers. The goal is to develop a simple screening tool that could catch these cancers earlier.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06723236RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MGC028 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This study tests a new drug called MGC028 for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06840886RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called PHST001 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink tumors.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07213791RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for FAP-positive cancers
This trial tests a new drug (LY4337713) for cancers that have a specific protein called FAP on their surface. It may be an option for people whose cancer has continued to grow after standard treatments.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07223307RecruitingPhase 2
MRI-guided radiation for liver cancers
This trial tests a precise MRI-guided radiation treatment for liver cancers, including liver cancer, bile duct cancer, or cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to target tumors more accurately while protecting healthy tissue.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07169734RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ALE.P03 for advanced CLDN1-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ALE.P03, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a certain protein (CLDN1). The drug is given alone (monotherapy) to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07486713RecruitingPhase 4
Olutasidenib drug interaction study for IDH1 mutation cancers
This trial tests how olutasidenib interacts with other drugs in people with cancers that have an IDH1 mutation, like certain leukemias or brain tumors. Participation may help determine the best way to take this treatment safely.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Cholangiocarcinoma trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cholangiocarcinoma studies listed above.
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center · 5 studies
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center · 4 studies
- Stanford University · 3 studies
- Los Angeles General Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center / UC Irvine Health · 2 studies
- Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic
- City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
What taking part in a cholangiocarcinoma study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Cholangiocarcinoma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 19 recruiting cholangiocarcinoma studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a cholangiocarcinoma study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a cholangiocarcinoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New cholangiocarcinoma studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.