Can an immunotherapy combo turn inoperable gallbladder cancer into a surgical success?
NCT ID NCT07767994
First seen Aug 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This phase II trial is testing whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug called AK112 to a standard chemotherapy regimen (gemcitabine, cisplatin, and albumin-bound paclitaxel) can shrink locally advanced gallbladder tumors enough to allow surgery. Adults with gallbladder cancer that is initially too advanced for curative surgery will receive the combination every three weeks for 4-6 cycles. The main goal is to see how often the treatment enables a complete surgical removal (R0 resection), while also monitoring tumor response and safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AK112 (an experimental immunotherapy drug) combined with gemcitabine, cisplatin, and albumin-bound paclitaxel (GAP regimen)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination could shrink inoperable gallbladder tumors enough to allow curative surgery, potentially improving long-term outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study, so results may not apply broadly. The combination may cause significant side effects, and not all patients will become eligible for surgery.
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Conditions
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