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Bile duct cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)

Research and clinical trials for bile duct cancer

All cancer treatments have to be fully researched before they can be used for everyone. This is so we know that they work, they are better than the treatments already available and they are safe.

There are currently clinical trials for bile duct cancer taking place in the UK. Each trial has certain entry conditions for who can take part. You should speak to your doctor if you are interested in a trial and they can say if it is suitable for you. You should fully understand how the trial works before you take part.

Research into bile duct cancer

Researchers are looking at new ways to prevent and diagnose bile duct cancer as well as new treatments.

Find a clinical trial

Find information about UK clinical trials for bile duct cancer and result summaries for trials that have finished.

What are clinical trials?

Trials aim to find out if a new test, procedure or treatment is safe and better than those currently available.

Before you take part

Find out what you should know, and what questions you should ask before agreeing to take part in a clinical trial.

How to join a clinical trial

Talk to your doctor if there's a trial you're interested in. They can say if it's right for you.

Our research

Find out more about the research CRUK is doing now, and how it has saved or improved the lives of cancer patients.

Last reviewed: 04 Oct 2024

Next review due: 04 Oct 2027

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