๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-18

Liver Transplantation in Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (NCT06140134)

A Single-Arm Nonrandomized Phase II Study of Liver Transplantation in Locally Advanced Unresectable Non-Metastatic Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Treated With Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of the current study is to determine the potential efficacy of liver transplantation in the form of patients' overall survival (OS) after neoadjuvant systemic therapy in patients with biologically responsive locally advanced non-metastatic intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) in comparison to patients historically treated with chemotherapy alone.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School โ€” Newark, New Jersey

Age range: 18 Years to 89 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Liver Transplant (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School โ€” Newark, New Jersey
  • University Hospital โ€” Newark, New Jersey

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (973) 972-8412

Email: lugardme@uhnj.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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