New test could tailor chemo for bile duct cancer patients after surgery

NCT ID NCT07156058

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a quick lab test called MiniPDX can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy drugs for people with bile duct cancer after surgery. The test measures how sensitive a patient's tumor cells are to different drugs in just 7 days. Researchers will follow 204 participants to see if this personalized approach improves how long they stay cancer-free compared to standard treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

capecitabine, gemcitabine, cisplatin, oxaliplatin, 5-FU

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that using a rapid drug sensitivity test helps choose more effective chemotherapy after surgery, potentially delaying cancer return.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage, non-randomized study with no control group, so results may not prove the test improves outcomes. The test itself may not accurately predict drug response in all patients.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

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    Beijing, 100021, China

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