ADVANCED PANCREATIC CANCER

This early-stage trial tested a new drug, ProAgio, in 46 people with advanced solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer, who had already tried other treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study did not aim to cure the disease, but to con…

This early-phase study tested a new treatment using immune cells from cord blood, modified to target a protein called Claudin18.2 found on some cancer cells. Ten adults with advanced stomach or pancreatic cancer who had no other options received these cells to find the safest dos…

This phase 2 trial tested two standard chemotherapy regimens, Folfirinox and Gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel, in 150 patients with untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see which works better and to use lab tests to personalize treatment. The study is complete, and r…

This pilot study tested a scalp cooling device (Paxman) to prevent hair loss in 9 people with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the cap could keep hair loss mild (less than 50% hair loss) and improve comfort. Results focused on hair preserv…

This study tested a program that teaches couples communication skills when one partner has advanced cancer. About 440 patients and their partners took part, with half receiving the training and half getting general healthy living information. The goal was to see if the training c…