Combining Lenvatinib, Tislelizumab, Gemcitabine, and Cisplatin for Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma

A Phase Ⅱ, Open Label, Single-center Study of Lenvatinib and Tirelizumab Combined with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (GPLET) in the Treatment of Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma

Phase 2 Interventional Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · NCT05532059

This study is testing a new combination of four cancer drugs to see if it can help people with advanced bile duct cancer feel better and have more treatment options.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy, tislelizumab, lenvatinib, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
Trial IDNCT05532059 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the safety and efficacy of a combination treatment involving lenvatinib, tislelizumab, gemcitabine, and cisplatin in patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma, a type of cancer affecting the bile ducts. The approach aims to leverage the synergistic effects of targeted therapy and immunotherapy to enhance anti-tumor responses. Patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma will be enrolled, and their responses to the treatment will be monitored according to RECIST criteria. The study seeks to provide a new therapeutic option for patients who have limited treatment choices.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with histologically confirmed unresectable advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma who have not previously received immunotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients with active autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled complications, or other primary malignancies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new effective option for patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma, potentially improving survival rates and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While the combination of targeted therapies and immunotherapy is a promising approach, the specific combination being tested in this trial has not been widely studied, making it a novel investigation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologically proven, unresectable advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma patients.
* the world health organization (WHO)/ECOG physical state (PS) to 0 or 1.
* at least 1 RECIST 1.1 standard target lesions.
* not previously received immunotherapy, including but not limited to CTLA 4, PD-L1 or/and PD-1 inhibitors.
* adequate organ and bone marrow function, defined as follows: 9.0 g/dL or higher hemoglobin; neutrophil count 1.5 x 109 / L; platelet count 100 x 109 / L.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active or previously documented autoimmune disease or inflammatory disease.
* Uncontrolled complications.
* History of other primary malignancies.
* Active infection.
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Where this trial is running

Hangzhou, Zhejiang

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Advanced CholangiocarcinomaLenvatinibGemcitabine and CisplatinTislelizumabCholangiocarcinoma
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.