New combo shows promise for tough bile duct cancer

NCT ID NCT03785873

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested a mix of immunotherapy (nivolumab) and chemotherapy drugs in 34 people with advanced bile duct cancer that had gotten worse after initial treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. The approach aims to control the disease, not cure it, and researchers monitored side effects closely.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Michigan

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

  • University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

  • Virginia Mason

    Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

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