Clinical trials
Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 185 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06208462RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy directly into the liver artery, an immunotherapy drug, and a targeted therapy pill before surgery for a type of bile duct cancer that has a high chance of coming back. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes for patients whose cancer is still removable but has certain high-risk features.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06296563RecruitingPhase 2
Testing adebrelimab, apatinib, and HAIC for bile duct cancer
This trial tests if adding a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab), a targeted drug (apatinib), and chemotherapy into the liver artery (HAIC) before and after surgery can help people with resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer). The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06298968RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) with the targeted therapy lenvatinib and the immunotherapy adebrelimab for people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06313203RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy with or without liver-directed treatment for bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding a liver-directed treatment (HAI floxuridine or SIRT) to standard chemotherapy (GemOx) is more effective for people with bile duct cancer inside the liver that cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option for those whose cancer is only in the liver or nearby lymph nodes.
Oslo, OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06341764RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for locally advanced bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to improve surgical outcomes.
Naples, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06355427RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New PET scan for bile duct cancer before surgery
This trial tests a new type of PET-CT scan (called FAPI) to see if it helps doctors better decide treatment for people with bile duct cancer that can be surgically removed. It may help avoid unnecessary surgery if the scan shows the cancer has spread.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06406816RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Vaccine and chemotherapy after surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a personalized cancer vaccine combined with chemotherapy to help prevent bile duct cancer from coming back after surgery. It is for people who had their tumor removed but have a high risk of recurrence.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06416397Recruiting
Bile test for bile duct cancer diagnosis
This trial tests whether a sample of bile (a fluid produced by your liver) can help doctors diagnose bile duct cancer more accurately. If you have a narrowing in your bile duct and need a procedure to take a tissue sample, you may be able to participate.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT06438822RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of a new immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) with three chemotherapy drugs for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has already been treated with gemcitabine. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy helps control the cancer better.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06440993RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab with bile duct heat therapy for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of a drug (durvalumab) that helps your immune system fight cancer, plus a special heat treatment applied inside the bile duct. It is for people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who need a stent to open the bile duct.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06441747RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab and olaparib for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted therapy)—for people with advanced bile duct cancer that did not grow after initial treatment with chemotherapy and durvalumab. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer further.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06607276RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant adebrelimab and capecitabine for high-risk bile duct cancer
This trial is for people with bile duct cancer who have had surgery to remove all visible cancer but are at high risk of it coming back. It tests whether adding two medications — adebrelimab (an immunotherapy) and capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) — after surgery can help prevent the cancer from returning.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06664021RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab and S-1 for recurrent high-risk bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (tislelizumab and S-1) for people whose bile duct cancer has come back after surgery and had high-risk features. The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the cancer.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06718257Recruiting
Chemo with immunotherapy and targeted drugs for bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy and targeted therapy to standard chemotherapy can help treat intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer). It is for patients who are starting treatment with one of two specific chemo regimens, possibly combined with the new drugs.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06721286RecruitingPhase 2
Combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma that can be surgically removed. It's for patients who haven't had prior treatment for their cancer and are in good overall health.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06728410RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib plus durvalumab for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, pemigatinib and durvalumab, in people with a certain type of advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific genetic change (FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement). The goal is to see if this combination can help when standard treatments have stopped working.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06730009RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell therapy after surgery for pancreatic or bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding natural killer (NK) cell therapy to standard chemotherapy after surgery can help prevent pancreatic or bile duct cancer from coming back. It is for patients who have had their tumor completely removed and are now ready for adjuvant chemotherapy.
TainanAges 18 years+ - NCT06756035RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CT-95 in advanced cancers with mesothelin
This trial tests a new drug (CT-95) for advanced cancers that have a marker called mesothelin. It's an early-phase study to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06852287RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for bile duct and gallbladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy directly to the liver, a targeted therapy pill, and an immunotherapy drug for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink or control the cancer.
Tianjin, TiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06859684RecruitingPhase 2
Triple therapy for advanced bile duct cancer of the liver
This trial tests a combination of three treatments for people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The treatments include a chemotherapy infusion directly into the liver artery (HAIC), an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab), and a targeted therapy pill (lenvatinib). It aims to see if this triple therapy can shrink or control the cancer better than standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06888063RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo pump into the liver for bile duct cancer that can be surgically removed
This trial tests whether giving extra chemotherapy directly to the liver through a small pump (called HAIP) before or after surgery can improve outcomes for patients with bile duct cancer inside the liver. It is for patients whose cancer is considered removable by surgery.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06986486Recruiting
Liver transplant for perihilar bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether a liver transplant can help people with a specific type of bile duct cancer (perihilar) that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to offer a potential cure for those whose tumor is small and hasn't spread.
Milan, MichiganAges 18–70 - NCT07007832Recruiting
Bile test to diagnose unclear bile duct narrowings
This trial uses a bile sample to help diagnose the cause of a bile duct stricture (a narrowing) that was not clearly identified by standard tests. It may help patients avoid more invasive procedures.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cholangiocarcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 185 recruiting cholangiocarcinoma 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 cholangiocarcinoma 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 cholangiocarcinoma 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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