Could a common antidepressant boost cancer immunotherapy?

NCT ID NCT07174947

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) to standard immunotherapy can improve tumor control and survival in 240 people with advanced liver or gallbladder cancer who also have depression or anxiety. Participants will receive either fluoxetine or a placebo alongside their immunotherapy. The goal is to see if treating mood symptoms can also enhance the anti-cancer immune response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
fluoxetine (an antidepressant)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve immunotherapy effectiveness and survival in patients with advanced liver or gallbladder cancer who also have depression or anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial, so it is still early. The benefit of fluoxetine for cancer control is not proven, and side effects from the combination are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China

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