Immunotherapy combo shows promise in bile duct cancer trial

NCT ID NCT05967182

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and gemcitabine) before and after surgery can improve long-term outcomes for people with a type of bile duct cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. About 24 adults with potentially removable tumors will receive the combination, then surgery, then more combination therapy. The main goal is to check safety and how well the cancer responds.

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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