New targeted pill shows promise for rare bile duct cancer in small trial

NCT ID NCT06081829

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

Summary

This study tests a daily pill called ivosidenib in 12 Japanese patients with advanced bile duct cancer that has an IDH1 mutation and has already been treated with other therapies. The goal is to see if the drug can stop the cancer from growing for at least 6 months. Participants take the pill once a day and are monitored with scans, blood tests, and checkups.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ivosidenib (a targeted cancer pill)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new oral treatment option for people with a specific genetic subtype of bile duct cancer that has stopped responding to other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may not control the cancer for long or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholangiocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hokkaido University Hospital (JPN-006)

    Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan

  • Kanagawa Cancer Center (JPN-003)

    Yokohama, 241-8515, Japan

  • Kumamoto University Hospital (JPN-004)

    Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital (JPN-001)

    Tokyo, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital East (JPN-002)

    Kashiwa, 277-8577, Japan

  • National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center (JPN-007)

    Matsuyama, 791-0280, Japan

  • Osaka International Cancer Institute (JPN-005)

    Osaka, 541-8567, Japan