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Gallbladder cancer

Research and clinical trials for gallbladder cancer

Researchers are looking into the causes, diagnosis, treatment and side effects of gallbladder cancer and its treatment.

Research into gallbladder cancer

Researchers around the world are looking into gallbladder cancer and want to find out how its starts, what helps it grow, new tests and treatment.

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Trials aim to find out if a new treatment or procedure is safe, is better than the current treatment.

What clinical trials are

Clinical trials aim to improve diagnosis and treatments and reduce side effects. All cancer treatments have to be fully researched before everyone can use them. This is so we know that they work and are better than the treatments already available. And that they are safe.

Before you take part

Find out about what researchers should tell you before you agree to take part in a trial.

How to join a clinical trial

This page has information on what to do if you are interested in taking part in a trial.

Last reviewed: 16 Oct 2023

Next review due: 16 Oct 2026

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