Heat therapy plus chemo shows promise in bile duct cancer trial

NCT ID NCT07235007

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a heat-based treatment (radiofrequency ablation) inside the bile duct can help people with advanced bile duct cancer live longer. About 120 participants will receive either standard chemotherapy plus the heat treatment or chemotherapy alone. The goal is to see if the combination improves survival and delays bile duct blockages.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Aichi Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Aichi, Japan

  • Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Gifu University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Gifu, Japan

  • Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Nagoya City University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Aichi, Japan

  • Nagoya City University Midori Municipal Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Aichi, Japan

  • Pusan National University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Busan, South Korea

  • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, South Korea

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