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Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials and research
Research outlook What's coming for Cholangiocarcinoma: the next 6 months to 5 yearsAs of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 8 Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in Netherlands (3), Italy (3), China (1)). By phase: Phase 2 (1), Phase 2/3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 8Clinical trials
- 4Countries
Newest Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials
All recruiting trials (8)
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Preoperative Lymph Node Assessment in Cholangiocarcinoma using Endoscopic Ultrasound
This study tests how well preoperative endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) finds lymph node metastases in adults with presumed resectable or certain unresectable cholangiocarcinomas to see if surgery should proceed.
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Liver transplantation for patients with advanced bile duct cancer
This study is testing if liver transplantation can help patients with advanced bile duct cancer who have controlled their disease with treatment.
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Neoadjuvant gemcitabine and cisplatin with perioperative pembrolizumab vs upfront surgery for cancers of the bile ducts
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy with pembrolizumab before surgery helps people with resectable or borderline resectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma see if they have better outcomes than going straight to surgery.
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Robot-assisted surgery for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
This study is testing if robot-assisted surgery can help patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma remove their tumors safely and recover better than with traditional surgery.
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Liver transplantation for patients with unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
This study is testing if liver transplantation can help people with a specific type of cancer that can't be surgically removed feel better and live longer after they’ve had standard chemotherapy.
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Using radiofrequency ablation to treat bile duct cancer before stent placement
This study is testing if using a special heat treatment before placing a stent can help people with bile duct cancer feel better and keep their stents working longer.
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Using PD-1 antibody and GEMOX for treating perihilar cholangiocarcinoma after surgery
This study is testing if a combination of a PD-1 antibody and GEMOX chemotherapy can help patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma who have had surgery and have cancer in their lymph nodes live longer and feel better.
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Liver transplantation for patients with inoperable bile duct cancer
This study is testing if liver transplantation can help people with inoperable bile duct cancer live longer and have a better quality of life.
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Quick answers
How many Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma clinical trials are recruiting right now?
8, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in Netherlands (3 trials), Italy (3 trials), China (1 trial), Norway (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 1, Phase 2/3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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