This is a prospective, non-randomized, open-label, single-center phase II clinical trial. It aims to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of using patient-derived tumor organoid drug sensitivity testing (ODST) to guide personalized systemic therapy for patients with unresectable biliary tract cancers (BTC). A total of 88 eligible patients will be enrolled and grouped based on patient preference into either the ODST-guided group or the control group (standard therapy). Tumor tissues obtained via biopsy will be used to establish organoid cultures. Drug sensitivity testing will be performed on a panel of approved regimens (including GC, GEMOX, Durvalumab+GC, Pembrolizumab+GC, and Toripalimab+Lenvatinib+GEMOX) to identify the most effective treatment. Patients for whom organoid testing fails or results are unavailable within one month will receive standard therapy. The primary endpoints are Objective Response Rate (ORR) and Progression-Free Survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints include Overall Survival (OS) and safety profiles. The study seeks to provide a novel, personalized treatment strategy to improve outcomes for patients with advanced BTC.
1. Study Design: This is a single-center, prospective, non-randomized, open-label, controlled phase II clinical trial conducted at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University. 2. Study Population: The study will enroll 88 adult patients (aged 18-70) with unresectable biliary tract cancers, confirmed per NCCN guidelines. Participants must have an ECOG performance status of 0-1, a life expectancy of \>12 weeks, and adequate organ function. 3. Interventions: Organoid Drug Sensitivity Testing (ODST) Group: Tumor tissue from biopsies is used to establish patient-derived organoids. Successful organoids undergo drug sensitivity testing against a predefined panel of regimens. The most effective drug(s), based on IC50 and AUC values, are recommended for treatment. Control Group (Standard Therapy): Patients receive physician's choice of standard systemic therapy, including GC, GEMOX, or other approved regimens. 4. Study Endpoints: Primary Endpoints: Objective Response Rate (ORR) as assessed by RECIST 1.1. Progression-Free Survival (PFS). Secondary Endpoints: Overall Survival (OS). Safety and tolerability, assessed by the incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs, SAEs) according to NCI CTCAE v5.0. 5. Follow-up: Patients will be followed regularly with imaging assessments every 42 days (±3 days) for the first 48 weeks, and every 63 days (±3 days) thereafter. Laboratory tests and clinical evaluations will be conducted to monitor treatment response and adverse events until death, withdrawal of consent, or study termination. 6. Statistical Analysis: Sample size was calculated based on an assumed improvement in ORR from 26.7% in the control group to 66.7% in the ODST-guided group (α=0.05, power=80%, 1:1 allocation, 10% dropout rate). Statistical analyses will be performed using SAS, with descriptive statistics for safety and efficacy analyses.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
88
Fresh tumor tissue from resection is used to establish and culture patient-derived organoids. Successful organoids undergo drug sensitivity testing against a predefined panel of drugs (Gemcitabine + Cisplatin,Gemcitabine + Oxaliplatin,Durvalumab + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin,Pembrolizumab + Gemcitabine + Cisplatin,Toripalimab + Lenvatinib + Gemcitabine + Oxaliplatin). The most effective drug(s), based on IC50 and AUC values, are recommended for treatment
Objective Response Rate(ORR)
ORR was assessed by investigators per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1).
Time frame: Through out the study (up to 3 years)
Progression-free Survival(PFS)
In treated subjects, the time from first recording to tumor progression (based on RECIST 1.1 and mRECIST) or death from any cause.
Time frame: up to 3 years
Overall Survival(OS)
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Adverse event
Time frame: From the date of each patient's enrollment until 30 days (±7 days) after the last dose of study drug or until the initiation of new anti-tumor therapy, whichever occurs first.
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