Chemotherapy for High-Risk Biliary Tract Cancers

CisPlatin plUs Gemcitabine and Nabpaclitaxel (GAP) as pReoperative Chemotherapy Versus Immediate Resection in patIents With resecTable BiliarY Tract Cancers (BTC) at High Risk for Recurrence

Recruiting Phase 2 Phase 3 Interventional Study
Biliary Tract Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 75
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2/3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with a specific type of cancer in the bile ducts or gallbladder who are at high risk for their cancer coming back after surgery. Participants will receive chemotherapy before having surgery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 to 74 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with a resectable bile duct cancer.
  • I can provide a sample of my tumor.
  • I have a good performance status.
  • I have not had surgery for my cancer before.
  • I don’t have any distant spread of my cancer.
  • I am considered at high risk for my cancer returning.
  • I expect to live for more than 3 months.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am allergic to any of the study drugs.
  • I have another cancer that is active or requires treatment.
  • My tumor cannot be surgically removed.
  • I have distant metastases.
  • I have cirrhosis that is severe.
  • I have uncontrolled hepatitis B or C.
  • I am currently infected with HIV without controlled treatment.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

PURITY is a multicentre, randomized adaptive phase II/III trial aimed at comparing the triplet combination of gemcitabine, cisplatin and nabpaclitaxel as neoadjuvant treatment (ARM A) versus standard upfront surgery (ARM B) in terms of 12-month PFS rate (phase II part) and PFS (phase III part) in patients with resectable BTC at high risk for recurrence.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient able and willing to provide written informed consent and to comply with the study protocol and with the planned surgical procedures. 2. Female and male patients ≥18 years and \<75 years. 3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed non metastatic resectable carcinoma …
Contacts

Monica Niger, MD

02 2390 2919

monica.niger@istitutotumori.mi.it

CONTACT

Federico Nichetti, MD

02 2390 3586

PURITYstudy@istitutotumori.mi.it

CONTACT