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Cholangiocarcinoma: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Zenocutuzumab in Advanced
Cleary James M et al., Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (20 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42385125/
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Tumor-related local complications as a major contributor to mortality after definitive radiotherapy for unresectable extrahepatic bile duct cancer.
Yoo Ye Jin et al., Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (17 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42891886/
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Fluke-borne viruses are a risk factor and diagnostic target for diseases caused by carcinogenic trematodes
Sujittra Chaiyadet et al., Nature Communications (16 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-78561-2
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Integrated analysis of scRNA-seq and bulk RNA-seq identifies prognostic cell populations and genes in cholangiocarcinoma
Xifang Wang et al., BMC Gastroenterology (16 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-026-05389-x
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Same organ, divergent immunity: T-cell exhaustion versus stromal exclusion in hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
YanXi Chen et al., Frontiers in Immunology (16 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1944650
Clinical Trials : Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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SumMET: Study of [225Ac]Ac-FL-261 in Participants With Solid Tumors Overexpressing c-MET
NCT07873450 · Recruiting · Phase 1 / Phase 2 · Full-Life Technologies UK Limited
Ages 18 and over
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07873450
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Phase II Study of the Combination of Durvalumab (MEDI4736) (PDL1 Inhibitor) and Olaparib (PARP Inhibitor) in Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma After Initial Chemotherapy and Durvalumab (BIL-PPP)
NCT06441747 · Recruiting · Phase 2 · Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group
Ages 18 and over
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06441747
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that starts in the bile ducts, the tubes that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the bowel. It may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, itching, pain and weight loss, and is often found at a late stage. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, procedures to unblock the ducts, and targeted therapies guided by tumour genetic testing.
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Most Recent Research
PURPOSE: Presently, to our knowledge, there are no approved targeted therapies for neuregulin 1 gene fusion-positive (NRG1+) cholangiocarcinoma. Zenocutuzumab, a HER2 × HER3 bispecific antibody, is approved for previously treated, advanced/metastatic NRG1+ non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Here, we report results for 22 patients with NRG1+ cholangiocarcinoma in the eNRGy trial. METHODS: eNRGy is a single-arm, phase II study of zenocutuzumab in advanced NRG1+ solid tumors. Patients were age 18 years and older and previously treated with or unsuitable for standard therapy. Zenocutuzumab 750 mg was administered intravenously once every 2 weeks. The primary end point was investigator-assessed overall response rate (ORR; RECIST v1.1). Secondary end points included duration of response (DOR), clinical benefit rate (CBR), progression-free survival (PFS), and safety. RESULTS: As of July 31, 2025, 22 patients (median age 57.5 years) with advanced NRG1+ cholangiocarcinoma were enrolled and had received a median of 1.0 (range, 0-6) prior therapies. In the 18 patients with tumor subtype data available, all had intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Three patients did not meet the protocol-defined criteria for inclusion in the efficacy analysis. Seven of 19 patients achieved a response, resulting in an ORR of 36.8% (95% CI, 16.3 to 61.6). The median DOR was 7.4 months and the median time to response was 1.9 months. The CBR was 57.9% (95% CI, 33.5 to 79.7). Median PFS was 9.2 months (95% CI, 3.9 to 11.1). Most treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were grade 1 and 2, and the most common were diarrhea (27.3%), fatigue (18.2%), and nausea (13.6%). One patient had a grade 3 TRAE of anemia. No patients discontinued treatment due to an AE. CONCLUSION: Zenocutuzumab demonstrated clinically meaningful and durable antitumor activity with a favorable safety profile in patients with advanced NRG1+ cholangiocarcinoma.
Common Questions
What is Cholangiocarcinoma?
Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare cancer that starts in the bile ducts, the tubes that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the bowel. It may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, itching, pain and weight loss, and is often found at a late stage. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, procedures to unblock the ducts, and targeted therapies guided by tumour genetic testing.
How many clinical trials are available for Cholangiocarcinoma?
RareWays currently indexes 780 clinical trials for Cholangiocarcinoma, of which 148 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
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