Clinical trials
Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 14 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06964425Recruiting
Raman light test for bile duct cancer diagnosis
This study tests a special light technique (Raman spectroscopy) to see if it can help diagnose cancer in the bile ducts outside the liver. It could be an option for people already needing an ERCP procedure.
Olomouc, Olomouc RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07235007Recruiting
New treatment for bile duct cancer with heat, immunotherapy, and chemo
This trial tests a combination of heat therapy inside the bile duct (endobiliary RFA) with immunotherapy (durvalumab) and chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) for people with unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The goal is to see if adding the heat treatment improves outcomes.
AichiAges 18 years+ - NCT06923475RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) before and after surgery can improve outcomes compared to having surgery right away. It is for people with bile duct cancer that can be removed or is borderline removable.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06901622Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Testing a combination of drugs for advanced gallbladder and bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding a targeted therapy (anlotinib) to standard chemo plus an immunotherapy (camrelizumab) is more effective than chemo plus immunotherapy alone for advanced gallbladder or bile duct cancers that cannot be removed by surgery.
ZhengzhouAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07176962Recruiting
Blood test for early detection of bile duct cancer
This study is testing a new blood test that looks for signs of DNA changes linked to biliary tract cancer. It aims to see if the test can find these cancers early. If you have biliary tract cancer or a high suspicion of it, you may be able to help.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07636824RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy plus radiation after bile duct cancer surgery
This study tests whether combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy after surgery improves outcomes for patients with bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It's designed for patients whose surgery showed signs the cancer might come back.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT06997913Enrolling by invitation
Immunotherapy and chemoradiation after bile duct cancer surgery
This trial tests whether combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy and radiation after surgery can help prevent bile duct cancer from coming back in people who have a high risk of recurrence.
XiAn, ShanxiAges 18–70 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06168292Recruiting
Combined treatment for bile duct cancer
This trial is testing a new approach for people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It combines a procedure that uses heat to destroy cancer cells inside the bile duct with standard radiation therapy.
Goyang-si, OtherAges 20 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 14 recruiting extrahepatic 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 extrahepatic 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 extrahepatic 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.
Related conditions
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.