New drug cocktail aims to boost bile duct cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT07107750

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called emavusertib added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with untreated advanced bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and to find the best dose. About 48 participants will be enrolled.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Emavusertib (CA-4948) combined with cisplatin, gemcitabine, and durvalumab

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective first-line treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer by making standard therapies work better.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 48 people, focused on safety and dosing. The combination may cause significant side effects or fail to improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

biliary tract cancer Biliary Tract Neoplasms cholangiocarcinoma gallbladder carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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