Lenvatinib, Tislelizumab Plus Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (GPLET) in Patients with Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma

A Phase Ⅱ, Open Label, Single-center Study of Lenvatinib and Tirelizumab Combined with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (GPLET) in the Treatment of Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a heterogeneous group of cancers arising from the epithelial cells of bile ducts. Because of highly aggressive malignancy, most of the patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage and lose the chance to undergo surgery. As more effective and novel chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy become available, multiple treatments can be chosen for the patients with advanced CCA. Cytotoxic cell death during tumor chemotherapy triggers antigen release and induces strong anti-tumor effects of T cells. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) can reduce the expression of PD-L1 and inhibit Treg cell infiltration, and together with immune checkpoint inhibitors, they can relieve tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment. Therefore,we aim to investigate the safety and efficacy of lenvatinib, tislelizumab combined with gemcitabine plus cisplatin (GPLET) in the treatment of advanced cholangiocarcinoma.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Histologically proven, unresectable advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma patients.
• the world health organization (WHO)/ECOG physical state (PS) to 0 or 1.
• at least 1 RECIST 1.1 standard target lesions.
• not previously received immunotherapy, including but not limited to CTLA 4, PD-L1 or/and PD-1 inhibitors.
• adequate organ and bone marrow function, defined as follows: 9.0 g/dL or higher hemoglobin; neutrophil count 1.5 x 109 / L; platelet count 100 x 109 / L.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active or previously documented autoimmune disease or inflammatory disease.
• Uncontrolled complications.
• History of other primary malignancies.
• Active infection.
• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.