Distal biliary tract carcinoma
MONDO:0003707A carcinoma that arises from the common bile duct distal to the insertion of the cystic duct.
Also known as: carcinoma of distal biliary tract, distal bile duct cancer, distal bile duct carcinoma, extrahepatic (distal) bile duct cancer
2990 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 32 tagged with Distal biliary tract carcinoma itself.
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Smart sugar sensors may improve recovery from complex pancreatic surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (RT-CGM) during pancreaticoduodenectomy (a complex surgery) helps keep patients' blood sugar in a safe range and improves recovery. About 246 adults scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to stand…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple chemo attack shows promise against tough bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tested whether adding nab-paclitaxel to the standard two-drug chemo (gemcitabine and cisplatin) helps people with newly diagnosed, advanced biliary tract cancers live longer. Over 450 patients took part. The goal is to see if the three-drug combo improves ove…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Ultrasound inside the body reveals how tumors block the bile duct
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses endoscopic ultrasound—a tiny ultrasound probe on a flexible tube passed through the mouth—to measure the size of the common bile duct in people with jaundice caused by pancreatic or bile duct tumors. Researchers aim to better understand how these tumors compress t…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Whipple surgery aftermath: scientists track hidden changes in the remaining pancreas
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 44 adults who had Whipple surgery for cancers near the pancreas. Researchers measured changes in the remaining pancreas, including its size, metabolism, and nutrition levels, before surgery and at 3 and 6 months after. The goal was to learn how the b…
Sponsor: Marco Aurélio Ribeiro, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:26 UTC