Clinical trials
Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 190 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07476651Recruiting
Study of a scout dose of resin microspheres for liver cancer
This trial is testing a low 'scout' dose of tiny radioactive beads (resin microspheres) given into the liver to treat liver cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps patients with certain types of liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07478523RecruitingPhase 2
FAPI-PET scan for initial screening of pancreatic and bile duct cancers
This trial tests a new imaging method called FAPI-PET to see if it can better detect pancreatic and bile duct cancers at an early stage. It may help doctors decide on the best treatment plan for you.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT05557578RecruitingPhase 2
New drug before surgery for resectable bile duct cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a “neoadjuvant” (before-surgery) treatment for resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer in the liver) that has higher risk of coming back. It aims to shrink or control the cancer before the operation, and to see if patients can safely undergo surgery afterward.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05010681RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib plus immunotherapy after prior liver cancer treatment
This Phase 2 trial tests lenvatinib combined with the immunotherapy drug sintilimab in people with advanced liver cancer who got worse after prior PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. It aims to slow cancer growth and improve outcomes after immune therapy hasn’t worked.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07359586Recruiting
Laryngopharyngeal injury after breathing tube under anesthesia
This study looks at throat and voice box injuries that can happen after having a breathing tube during surgery. It may help doctors understand why some people experience hoarseness, sore throat, cough, or choking after non-ear-nose-throat operations.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT07337850Recruiting
Testing 68Ga-FAPI PET scan in biliary cancers
This trial is testing a new type of PET scan (called 68Ga-FAPI) to see if it can better detect biliary tract cancers, including advanced or recurring gallbladder cancer and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. It may help doctors find cancer more accurately, which could guide better treatment decisions.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18–90 - NCT06862934Recruiting
Liver transplant for bile duct cancer that can't be removed
This study tests if a liver transplant can help people with a type of bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. It is for patients whose cancer has been stable for at least 6 months after initial treatments.
Milan, MilanAges 18–70 - NCT06864195Recruiting
Breath test for liver cancer detection
This study tests a simple breath test to detect liver cancer and monitor liver health. It is looking for patients with liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, or people with normal livers to see if the breath test can help tell the difference.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07328607Recruiting
Comparing Keyhole vs Open Pancreas Surgery
This trial compares two surgical approaches for removing tumors in the head of the pancreas or nearby areas: 'keyhole' (laparoscopic) surgery versus traditional open surgery. The goal is to see if the keyhole method offers similar results with a faster recovery.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07301814Recruiting
PET imaging for CLDN18.2 in cancer patients
This study uses a special PET scan to look for a protein called CLDN18.2 on cancer cells. It may help doctors better understand certain cancers like stomach, pancreas, bile duct, or esophageal cancer and guide treatment decisions.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07291063Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus chemo for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer
This trial tests combining immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies) with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination works better than chemo alone.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07291947RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy and chemotherapy for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation therapy (PULSAR), immunotherapy, and chemotherapy for advanced bile duct cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07282912RecruitingPhase 2
Extra treatment for certain digestive cancers with undetectable ctDNA
This trial tests if adding extra local treatments (like surgery or radiation) to usual care can improve outcomes for people with certain advanced digestive cancers that have spread to a limited number of sites. You may be eligible if your cancer has responded well to at least 4 months of therapy and your ctDNA (a sign of cancer in the blood) is undetectable.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–80 - NCT07263217Recruiting
Spirulina for liver protection after bile duct cancer surgery
This trial tests whether spirulina (a type of algae) can help protect the liver and aid recovery after surgery for bile duct cancer. Participants will take spirulina or a placebo before and after a planned liver resection.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT05551299RecruitingPhase 4
Non-surgical treatment for bile duct cancer using heat or light
This trial tests whether treating hilar bile duct cancer with either radiofrequency ablation (heat) or photodynamic therapy (light-activated medicine) can help patients when surgery isn’t an option. It aims to treat the tumor directly without planned surgery soon.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06899854Recruiting
Collecting blood and tissue from patients with liver cancer
This study collects blood and tumor tissue samples from people with primary liver cancer who are starting their first treatment (systemic therapy or surgery). The samples help researchers learn more about these cancers and how to improve future treatments.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18–90 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06860477RecruitingPhase 2
Freezing therapy plus targeted drugs vs. chemotherapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether a combination of cryoablation (freezing tumors) and two drugs (lenvatinib and tislelizumab) works better than a standard chemotherapy regimen (FOLFOX) for people with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer in the liver) that has not responded to or has stopped responding to one prior therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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+ - NCT07201519RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo infusion for liver cancer using a hybrid care model
This trial tests a special type of chemotherapy (hepatic artery infusion) for people with cancers that have spread to the liver, such as colorectal cancer or bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). It studies whether delivering this treatment partly at a community center and partly at a university hospital is safe and feasible.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–99 - NCT05342194RecruitingPhase 3
Testing an immunotherapy plus chemo for advanced bile duct cancer
This Phase 3 study tests whether toripalimab (an immunotherapy) combined with lenvatinib and chemotherapy works better than standard treatment for advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. It aims to help people live longer and/or control the cancer more effectively.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06583993RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Gene Therapy for Advanced Bile Duct Cancer
This early-phase trial tests a new kind of gene therapy (called HNF4α srRNA) given through a vein for people with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of liver cancer that has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help slow or stop the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cholangiocarcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 190 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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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.