Finding new biomarkers for biliary tract cancer and gallbladder cancer
Official title: Identification of New Biomarkers for Patients With Biliary Tract Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer) - do They Provide New Information Regarding Diagnosis, Treatment Efficacy, Side Effects, or Prognosis?
Run by Herlev and Gentofte Hospital · NCT05184400 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find new markers in blood and tissue samples from patients with biliary tract and gallbladder cancer to help doctors diagnose the disease earlier and predict how well treatments will work.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Herlev and Gentofte Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Herlev, Copenhagen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | January 11, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT05184400 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients with a confirmed histological or cytological diagnosis of biliary tract cancer who are referred for treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a diagnosis of biliary tract cancer or those not seeking treatment 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 new diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive biomarkers for biliary tract cancer (BTC), which includes cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer. Given the poor prognosis associated with BTC, the study will collect biological materials such as blood samples and tissue from patients undergoing standard or protocolized treatment. The goal is to enhance early diagnosis, improve prognostication, and predict treatment efficacy through the analysis of these biomarkers. Patients will be monitored throughout their treatment journey to assess the effectiveness of the identified biomarkers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes for patients with biliary tract cancer.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited success with similar approaches, this study aims to explore novel biomarkers that have not been validated in routine clinical practice.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histological or cytological diagnosis of BTC * Patients referred for treatment of BTC * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Herlev & Gentofte Hospital
Herlev, Copenhagen, Denmark Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.