New drug combo aims to extend life in bile duct cancer

NCT ID NCT07221253

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This global Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the experimental immunotherapy rilvegostomig to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced biliary tract cancer live longer, compared to adding the approved drug durvalumab. About 1,100 participants with inoperable or metastatic cancer will receive one of the two combinations. The study is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

rilvegostomig (AZD2936) and durvalumab (IMFINZI), both given with chemotherapy (gemcitabine/cisplatin)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new first-line treatment option that extends survival for people with advanced biliary tract cancer.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage Phase 3 trial, so results are not guaranteed. Adding immunotherapy to chemo may increase side effects, and the benefit over current treatments may be modest or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

biliary tract cancer Biliary Tract Neoplasms extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma gallbladder carcinoma gallbladder neoplasm intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma Recurrence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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    Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States

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    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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    Hartford, Connecticut, 06102, United States

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

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    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States

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    Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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