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
- 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 - NCT05714124Recruiting
Testing liver procedures to treat tumors when surgery isn’t possible
This trial studies different ways to place treatments inside the liver to control liver tumors when they can’t be removed with surgery or ablation. It may help certain people by improving how well the tumor is treated while keeping liver function safer.
MilanAges 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+ - NCT05957250Recruiting
PET scan study to better image pancreatic and bile duct cancer
This study uses a special PET scan drug (Ga-FAPI-46) to create clearer pictures of pancreatic and bile duct cancers. It may help doctors decide on the best next steps—especially before surgery—by checking tumor size and looking for spread.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05969860RecruitingPhase 2
Home cancer treatment vs clinic treatment for advanced cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares giving certain standard cancer infusions at home versus in a clinic. It may help people avoid clinic visits while still receiving the same cancer treatment safely.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06010862RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T therapy for CEA-positive advanced cancers
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (called CAR-T) that targets a protein called CEA on cancer cells. It is for people with advanced colorectal, esophageal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer who have already tried standard treatments without success.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06126406RecruitingPhase 1
CEA-targeting CAR-T cell therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (CAR-T) designed to attack cancer cells that make a protein called CEA. It may be an option for people with advanced colorectal, esophageal, gastric, or pancreatic cancer who have already tried at least two standard treatments.
Wuhu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06260943Recruiting
Navigating liver cancer care: a study for patients, caregivers, and providers
This study aims to improve how patients with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) get the support and information they need. Researchers will interview patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to find better ways to navigate care.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06302621RecruitingPhase 1
Pemigatinib plus afatinib for advanced solid tumors with FGFR changes
This trial tests two targeted drugs, pemigatinib and afatinib, together for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific FGFR genetic change. It may be an option if standard treatments have stopped working or aren't available.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06340646Recruiting
Washington University cancer gene study
This study collects genetic information from people with certain cancers to learn more about cancer risks and outcomes. It may help researchers understand how genes affect cancer in different groups.
St Louis, MissouriAges 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.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06487663Recruiting
TACE plus immunotherapy for untreated liver cancer
This study tests combining TACE (a procedure to block the tumor's blood supply) with immunotherapy drugs for liver cancer that has not spread outside the liver. It is for people who have not had any prior treatment for their liver cancer and are healthy enough for TACE.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT06493734Recruiting
SBRT after chemotherapy for inoperable bile duct cancer
This trial tests if a precise type of radiation (SBRT) can help people with inoperable bile duct cancer after they finish chemotherapy. It aims to control the tumor and improve outcomes.
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06503146RecruitingPhase 2
New imaging tracer for detecting various cancers
This trial tests a new imaging agent, [18F]FAPI-74, which might help detect certain cancers more clearly. The scan looks for a protein called fibroblast activation protein (FAP) that is often found in tumors. If you have one of the listed cancers and are about to start treatment, this study could help doctors see where the cancer is and how it responds to therapy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06505486Recruiting
Combination therapy for large inoperable bile duct cancer
This trial looks at a combined treatment for a large, inoperable type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). It uses chemotherapy delivered directly into the liver, plus a targeted pill (lenvatinib) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) to try shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT06541652Recruiting
Study of rare liver cancers in France
This study looks at people with rare types of liver cancer to learn more about the disease. If you have one of these rare liver cancers, your information could help doctors understand these cancers better.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06546969RecruitingPhase 1
Combination therapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and heat therapy (hyperthermia) with a special radiation technique for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that hasn't been treated before. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - 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+ - NCT06638931RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab for rare solid tumors with high PD-L1
This trial is testing a drug called Nivolumab (an immunotherapy) for people with rare solid tumors that have high levels of PD-L1. It might be an option if you have tried other treatments and they stopped working or caused too many side effects.
Fortaleza, CearáAges 18 years+ - NCT06643208Recruiting
Combination therapy for unresectable bile duct cancer
This study tests a combination of liver-directed therapy (D-TACE-HAIC), an immunotherapy drug (Envafolimab), and a targeted therapy pill (Lenvatinib) for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06648057Recruiting
Predictors of response in biliary tract cancer
This trial is looking at how certain markers in your blood or tissue (biomarkers) might predict how well the combination of Lenvatinib and Pembrolizumab works against advanced biliary tract cancer. If you're already scheduled to receive these two drugs, researchers want to learn more from your samples to help future patients.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 20 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+
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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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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.