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HCCANANO-HOPE1: IRE After Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Unresectable Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 75 YearsAllTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and H…
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Irreversible electroporation is a non-thermal ablative technology that uses high-voltage electric pulses to create permanent nanopores in tumor cell membranes, leading to apoptosis or other forms of cell death. Because the mechanism is primarily non-thermal, IRE may better preserve extracellular matrix, bile ducts, vessels, and other critical structures than thermal ablation, which is relevant for tumors adjacent to major vascular or biliary anatomy. The main anticipated clinical value of IRE in these protocols is local disease control and potential survival benefit when used after induction therapy in patients with non-progressive disease. The procedure may be performed by open or percutaneous access according to tumor location, safety considerations, and institutional expertise. Perioperative management, imaging guidance, and post-procedure monitoring will follow institutional standar

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: \- Age 18-75 years, both sexes Histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (Bismuth-Corlette type III/IV or equivalent) Non-progressive disease (PR or SD) after 3 cycles of standard induction chemotherapy MDT-confirmed unresectable disease after induction therapy No prior palliative systemic therapy At least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 ECOG Performance Status 0-1 Adequate organ and marrow function: Hb ≥9.0 g/dL, ANC ≥1.5×10⁹/L, platelets ≥100×10⁹/L, TBIL ≤3×ULN, AST/ALT ≤5×ULN, serum creatinine ≤1.5×ULN or CrCl \>60 mL/min Life expectancy ≥3 months Willing to use contraception if of childbearing potential Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: \- Refusal to receive systemic chemotherapy or possible surgery Metastasis to liver, peritoneum, lung, bone, brain, or other distant sites History of other malignancies (except cured basal cell carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ) Severe uncontrolled comorbidities (e.g., NYHA III/IV heart failure, unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, active infection, uncontrolled diabetes, significant effusions, severe portal hypertension, gastric outlet obstruction, respiratory insufficiency) Major surgery within 30 days before screening EGFR monoclonal antibody or EGFR-TKI within 30 days before screening Allergy to any protocol-related drug or component Known HIV infection or chronic hepatitis B/C (active) Unresolved toxicity ≥CTCAE grade 2 from prior treatment (except anaemia, alopecia, skin pigmentation, or chemotherapy-induced neuropathy) Any condition judged by the investigator to make participation inappropriate
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What it tests

  • IRE+chemotherapy
  • chemotherapy
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Where

1 site
Tianjin Cancer Hospital Airport Hospital
Tianjin, China
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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