Taiwan launches genetic map for bile duct cancer

NCT ID NCT05036486

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study collects tumor tissue from 480 people with advanced biliary tract cancer in Taiwan to analyze their genetic makeup. The goal is to create a detailed map of genetic changes in this cancer, which could help identify potential targeted therapies. Participants are already receiving or about to start their first standard treatment, and the study simply observes and records their genetic and clinical data.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could create a detailed genetic map of biliary tract cancer in Taiwan, helping doctors match patients with targeted treatments in the future.
What could go wrong: This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to new therapies for years, if at all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

biliary tract cancer Biliary Tract Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BILIARY TRACT CANCER (BTC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi

Chiayi City, Taiwan
China Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital,

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center

Taipei, Taiwan
Linko Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Taoyuan, Taiwan
MacKay Memorial Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan
National Cheng Kung University Hospital

Tainan, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan
Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Taoyuan, Taiwan
Tri-Service General Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

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