Experimental vaccine combo aims to supercharge immune attack on bile duct cancer

NCT ID NCT06564623

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests a personalized peptide vaccine (mBTCvax) combined with two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in 25 adults with advanced biliary tract cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system's ability to target cancer cells. Participants must have already received standard chemotherapy and have tumors with specific genetic mutations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
personalized mutant peptide vaccine (mBTCvax) with Poly-ICLC adjuvant, durvalumab, and tremelimumab
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option that helps the immune system fight biliary tract cancer more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small Phase 1 pilot study with only 25 participants. The combination may cause serious side effects, and it is unknown if it will improve outcomes.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • SKCCC Johns Hopkins Medical Institution

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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