Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Exploring new treatment strategies for patients with unresectable combined liver cancer

Official title: Novel Subtypes and Treatment Strategies of Patients with Unresectable Mixed Hepatocellular Cholangiocarcinoma Based on Multimodal Data

Run by Zhongda Hospital · NCT06849180 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find new treatment options for adults with a type of liver cancer that can't be surgically removed by using advanced technology to better understand their specific cancer subtypes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment198 (estimated)
SponsorZhongda Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 31, 2024
Main results expectedNovember 30, 2025
Study endsFebruary 28, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT06849180 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed unresectable combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma who have received prior therapies.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of other malignancies within the past five years or those with significant bleeding tendencies may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify novel treatment strategies for patients with unresectable combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (CHC) by classifying patients into subtypes using artificial intelligence and multi-omics data. It will collect comprehensive data, including genomics, proteomics, and clinical records, from adult patients diagnosed with unresectable CHC. The study will utilize advanced data integration techniques to develop a large model for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, ultimately helping clinicians tailor therapies to specific patient subtypes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for patients with unresectable combined liver cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches using multi-omics and AI in cancer treatment have shown promise, this specific study represents a novel application in the context of unresectable combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. age ≥18 years; diagnosis of CHC confirmed by histology or cytology;
2. patients with unresectable or metastatic CHC diagnosed on the basis of unresectable CHC who have received prior local therapy, systemic therapy, or a combination of both and have at least one measurable lesion (RECIST v1.1);
3. survival time ≥ 3 months;
4. ECOG PS 0-2;
5. Child-Pugh A/B.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. pregnant women, lactating women, and men and women of childbearing age who are unwilling or unable to use effective contraception.
2. history of other malignant tumors within the past five years, unless these tumors have been completely treated and have been free of active disease for five years prior to the first dose and are at low risk of recurrence.
3. fully treated carcinoma in situ with no evidence of disease.
4. history of gastrointestinal bleeding or significant bleeding tendency (e.g., with known active ulcers, fecal occult blood, etc.) within the past six months that precludes inclusion in the study; gastroscopy is required if there is persistent fecal occult blood.
5. substantial organ transplantation or bone marrow transplantation within two years prior to the first dose, or active autoimmune disease requiring systemic therapy.
6. other conditions that the investigator deems unsuitable for inclusion in the study. Inadequate information, such as incomplete data from laboratory tests, missing or poor quality imaging data, no prognostic information, etc., that the investigator considers unsuitable for inclusion in the study.

Where it's running

  • Zhongda Hospital
    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Gao-Jun Teng, M.D — Zhongda hospital, Southeast university, Nanjing, China
  • Study coordinator: Gao-Jun Teng, M.D
  • Email: gjteng@vip.sina.com
  • Phone: +86-02583272121

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.