Clinical trials: Cholangiocarcinoma of the Extrahepatic Bile Duct
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
Liposomal Doxorubicin in Treating Patients With Liver or Bile Duct Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of liposomal doxorubicin in treating patients with liver…
- Conditions
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00003296
- Testing
- filgrastim, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Oxaliplatin Plus Irinotecan in Treating Patients With Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00003427
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, oxaliplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cancer
Thalidomide and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer
RATIONALE: Thalidomide may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00049296
- Testing
- docetaxel, thalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cholangiocarcinoma
PCI Treatment/Gemcitabine & Chemotherapy vs Chemotherapy Alone in Patients With Inoperable Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
This study will assess the safety and effectiveness of fimaporfin-induced photochemical internalisation (PCI) of gemcitabine complemented by systemic gemcitabine/cisplatin chemotherapy compared to gemcitabine/cisplatin alone, in…
- Trial name
- RELEASE (NCT04099888)
- Testing
- Fimaporfin and Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine/Cisplatin chemotherapy
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Belgium and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- PCI Biotech AS
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
Gemcitabine With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma or Other Biliary Tract Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- ABC-02 (NCT00262769)
- Testing
- cisplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- 25 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 324 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract
RATIONALE: Vaccines may make the body build an immune response to kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to compare the effectiveness of two different vaccines in treating patients who have cancer of the…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00012246
- Testing
- carcinoembryonic antigen peptide 1-6D, incomplete Freund's adjuvant, sargramostim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
Rebeccamycin Analogue in Treating Patients With Advanced Liver and/or Biliary Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of rebeccamycin analogue in treating patients who have…
- Conditions
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00005997
- Testing
- becatecarin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum
Erlotinib Hydrochloride and Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, or Colorectal Cancer
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of erlotinib hydrochloride when given together with cetuximab and to see how well they work in treating patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer, head and neck…
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum, Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Carcinoma of the Appendix
- Trial name
- NCT00397384
- Testing
- cetuximab, erlotinib hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer
Relationship Between Platinum Levels in the Blood and Neurotoxicity in Patients Who Are Receiving Oxaliplatin for Gastrointestinal Cancer
RATIONALE: Learning about the relationship between platinum levels in the blood and neurotoxicity in patients receiving oxaliplatin may help plan treatment and may help patients live more comfortably.
- Trial name
- NCT00274885
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, management of therapy complications
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group
Cancer
E-MOSAIC Electronic Tool to Monitor Symptoms
RATIONALE: A hand held electronic tool used to monitor symptoms and assess quality of life may improve communication between patients and their doctors and improve the ability to plan treatment for patients with advanced cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT00477919
- Where
- 7 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Cancer Institute
Cancer
BCX-1777 in Treating Patients With Refractory Cancer
RATIONALE: BCX-1777 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of BCX-1777 in treating patients who have refractory cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00073944
- Testing
- forodesine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
Cancer
Oxaliplatin With Or Without Floxuridine and Leucovorin in Treating Patients With Metastatic Cancer of the Peritoneum
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00005860
- Testing
- floxuridine, leucovorin calcium, oxaliplatin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Carcinoma of the Appendix
EF5 and Motexafin Lutetium in Detecting Tumor Cells in Patients With Abdominal or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This clinical trial is studying the amount of EF5 and motexafin lutetium present in tumor cells and/or normal tissues of patients with abdominal (such as ovarian, colon, or stomach cancer) or non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Carcinoma of the Appendix, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00087191
- Testing
- EF5, motexafin lutetium, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Colorectal Cancer, Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction
Endoscopic Placement of Metal Stents in Treating Patients With Cancer- Related Duodenal Obstruction
RATIONALE: The use of endoscopy to place metal stents in the duodenum is less invasive than surgery for treating cancer-related duodenal obstruction and may have fewer side effects and improve recovery.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00004910
- Testing
- bowel obstruction management, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Adult Primary Cholangiocellular Carcinoma, Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer
Cediranib Maleate and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Biliary Cancers
This phase II trial is studying how well giving cediranib maleate together with combination chemotherapy works in treating patients with advanced biliary cancers.
- Conditions
- Adult Primary Cholangiocellular Carcinoma, Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma of the Extrahepatic Bile Duct, Cholangiocarcinoma of the Gallbladder
- Trial name
- NCT01229111
- Testing
- cediranib maleate, oxaliplatin, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adenocarcinoma of the Extrahepatic Bile Duct, Adenocarcinoma of the Gallbladder
Bortezomib in Treating Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Bile Duct or Gallbladder
This phase II trial is studying how well bortezomib works as first-line systemic therapy in treating patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma (cancer) of the bile duct or gallbladder.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Extrahepatic Bile Duct, Adenocarcinoma of the Gallbladder, Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00085410
- Testing
- bortezomib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
Gemcitabine and Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Advanced and/or Inoperable Cholangiocarcinoma or Carcinoma of the Gallbladder
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine and capecitabine, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00084942
- Testing
- capecitabine, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Cholangiocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Bile Omics for Diagnosing Indeterminate Biliary Strictures
The diagnosis of malignant biliary strictures remains a challenging aspect of biliary endoscopy. Molecular biological testing techniques based on bile have been reported to improve detection rates.
- Conditions
- Cholangiocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Strictures of Unknown Origin
- Trial name
- NCT07007832
- Testing
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Cancer
Hepatic Arterial Infusion of Melphalan With Hepatic Perfusion in Treating Patients With Unresectable Liver Cancer
RATIONALE: Hepatic arterial infusion uses a catheter to deliver anticancer substances directly into the liver. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as melphalan, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop…
- Trial name
- NCT00096083
- Testing
- isolated perfusion, melphalan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Delcath Systems Inc.
Cancer
Early Intervention vs. Standard Palliative Care in Improving End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer Patients
RATIONALE: Palliative care may help patients with advanced cancer live more comfortably. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying an early intervention palliative care program to see how well it works compared to a…
- Trial name
- NCT00253383
- Testing
- counseling intervention, educational intervention, psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center