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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Toripalimab Combined With Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (GemCis) as Preoperative Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

Toripalimab Combined With Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (GemCis) as Preoperative Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) With High Risk of Recurrence, Phase II, Single-center, Randomized Controlled Trial

Toripalimab Combined With Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (GemCis) as Preoperative Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (NCT06721286) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (Icc), sponsored by Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study was a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of toripalimab combined with GemCis (gemcitabine and cisplatin) as preoperative neoadjuvant therapy for resectable ICC at high risk of recurrence.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (Icc) and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 70 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (Icc) subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Age ≥ 18, male or female; 2. Pathological diagnosis confirmed intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, which could be resected surgically; One of the following conditions shall be met: 2.1 Single tumor, diameter greater than 5cm (T1b) 2.2 Single tumor with vascular invasion (T2), multiple tumors ≤ 3 2.3 Tumor penetrating visceral peritoneum (T3) or directly invading surrounding organs (T4) 2.4 Suspicious lymph node metastasis in Zone 8, 12 or 13 3. Can not received systemic treatment before participating in the study; 4. ECOG PS score 0-1; 5. The main organs function normally, and there is no serious blood, heart, lung, liver, kidney, bone marrow and other functional abnormalities and immune deficiency diseases. 6. Laboratory inspection shall meet the following requirements: Women of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test (serum or urine) within 14 days before enrollment, and voluntarily use appropriate methods of contraception during the observation period and within 8 weeks after the last administration of the study drug; For men, they should be surgically sterilized or agree to use appropriate methods of contraception during the observation period and within 8 weeks after the last administration of the study drug. 7. The patient voluntarily participated and signed the willing to sign a consent form form; 8. It is expected that the compliance is good, and the efficacy and adverse reactions can be followed up according to the requirements of the scheme. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Patients who received PD-1, PD-L1, PD-L2, CTLA-4 before enrollment, or directly received another stimulatory or co inhibitory T cell receptor (such as CTLA-4, 0X40, CD137); 2. Any other research drugs within 4 weeks before enrollment; ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18, male or female; 2. Pathological diagnosis confirmed intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, which could be resected surgically; One of the following conditions shall be met: 2.1 Single tumor, diameter greater than 5cm (T1b) 2.2 Single tumor with vascular invasion (T2), multiple tumors ≤ 3 2.3 Tumor penetrating visceral peritoneum (T3) or directly invading surrounding organs (T4) 2.4 Suspicious lymph node metastasis in Zone 8, 12 or 13 3. Can not received systemic treatment before participating in the study; 4. ECOG PS score 0-1; 5. The main organs function normally, and there is no serious blood, heart, lung, liver, kidney, bone marrow and other functional abnormalities and immune deficiency diseases. 6. Laboratory inspection shall meet the following requirements: Women of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test (serum or urine) within 14 days before enrollment, and voluntarily use appropriate methods of contraception during the observation period and within 8 weeks after the last administration of the study drug; For men, they should be surgically sterilized or agree to use appropriate methods of contraception during the observation period and within 8 weeks after the last administration of the study drug. 7. The patient voluntarily participated and signed the informed consent form; 8. It is expected that the compliance is good, and the efficacy and adverse reactions can be followed up according to the requirements of the scheme. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who received PD-1, PD-L1, PD-L2, CTLA-4 before enrollment, or directly received another stimulatory or co inhibitory T cell receptor (such as CTLA-4, 0X40, CD137); 2. Any other research drugs within 4 weeks before enrollment; 3. Any active autoimmune disease or history of autoimmune disease (such as interstitial pneumonia, uveitis, enteritis, hepatitis, hypophysitis, vasculitis, myocarditis, nephritis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism after hormone replacement therapy); 4. Congenital or acquired immune function defects, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; 5. Uncontrollable clinical cardiac symptoms or diseases, such as NYHA II and above heart failure unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction within one year, and clinically significant supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmia requiring clinical intervention; 6. Severe infection (such as intravenous drip of antibiotics, antifungal or antiviral drugs) occurred within 4 weeks before the first drug administration, or fever of unknown cause\>38.5 ° C occurred during screening/before the first drug administration; 7. History of allogeneic organ transplantation or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; 8. Live attenuated vaccine shall be inoculated within 4 weeks before the first administration or planned during the study period; 9. Suffered from or accompanied by other system malignant tumors in the last 5 years (except cured skin basal cell carcinoma, cervical carcinoma in situ and ovarian cancer); 10. Allergic to any test drug; 11. Pregnant and lactating women, fertile subjects are unwilling to take effective contraceptive measures; 12. Uncontrollable psychosis; 13. Other situations that the researcher thinks are not suitable for inclusion. If the patient has central nervous system metastasis, has serious laboratory examination abnormalities, and is accompanied by family or social factors, it will affect the safety of the subject, or the collection of data and samples.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Teripalimab

240mg intravenous injection, D1, q3w, for 9 weeks (3 cycles)

DRUG

Gemcitabine + Cisplatin

Gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 + cisplatin 25mg/m2, D1\&D8, q3w, for 9 weeks (3 cycles)

PROCEDURE

Surgery

Radical resection

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06721286), the sponsor (Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06721286 clinical trial studying?

This study was a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of toripalimab combined with GemCis (gemcitabine and cisplatin) as preoperative neoadjuvant therapy for resectable ICC at high risk of recurrence. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06721286?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06721286?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06721286. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06721286. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.