New hope for advanced bile duct cancer: liver transplant after targeted radiation

NCT ID NCT06910722

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a liver transplant after a combination of targeted internal radiation (SIRT with Yttrium-90) and chemotherapy can improve 3-year survival in people with locally advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) that cannot be surgically removed. The trial plans to enroll 36 participants in France. The main goal is to see if this strategy helps patients live longer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Yttrium-90 (radioactive beads) and chemotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a potential treatment path for people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be surgically removed, possibly improving long-term survival.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 36 participants. The treatment is complex and carries risks from radiation, chemotherapy, and transplant surgery. It may not work for everyone or may not be widely available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beaujon

    RECRUITING

    Clichy-sous-Bois, France

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