PANCREAS CANCER

This study tests a new treatment called EGFR FPBMC for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in the lab to better attack cancer cells, then given back through an …

This study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, called CAR T cells, that are specially designed to target and kill solid tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It is for adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung, colon, pancreatic, ovari…

This early-phase study tests a new gene therapy for people with pancreatic cancer that has returned after standard treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called B7-H3 on cancer cells, and includes a safety switch to control side eff…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a multi-disciplinary treatment plan can help people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to only a few other places in the body live longer without the disease getting worse. About 80 adults with this condition will receive either standard care …

This study tests if axelopran, a drug used for opioid-induced constipation, can slow tumor growth in people with advanced breast, lung, pancreas, or prostate cancer. About 34 adults whose cancer has worsened after standard treatment will take axelopran daily for up to a year. Res…

This study tests whether giving patients drugs that match their tumor's unique molecular profile can prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back after surgery. It includes 40 adults whose cancer was removed but who are at high risk of recurrence. Researchers will track how long pa…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug sintilimab to chemotherapy and radiation can help people with inoperable pancreatic cancer live longer. The study will enroll 25 participants who have not had prior treatment. Researchers will track how long the …

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding two drugs (defactinib and avutometinib) to targeted radiation therapy can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 36 participants with borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic …

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called QXL138AM in about 100 people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, pancreatic, or lung cancer) or multiple myeloma. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to check safety and find the…

This study tests a short, high-dose radiation therapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment uses protons or carbon ions to deliver a precise, powerful dose in only five sessions. Researchers hope this approach will imp…

This study tests a new drug, KESONOTIDE™, in people with advanced solid tumors like prostate, breast, lung, ovarian, brain, pancreas, or skin cancer. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then testing that dose in a larger group. About 80 participants will be …

This study tests whether adding a medical glue (Glubran 2) to the surgical connection in the pancreas can prevent a serious complication called pancreatic fistula, which is a leak of digestive fluids. About 100 adults undergoing pancreas removal for cancer will be randomly assign…

This early-phase trial is testing whether adding tumor treatment fields (TTF) — a device that delivers low-intensity electric fields to disrupt cancer cell division — to a three-drug chemotherapy regimen can safely control metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 40 adults with pancre…

This study tests a new drug called CNSI-Fe(II), which is injected directly into tumors. It uses iron to trigger a type of cell death called ferroptosis, aiming to control advanced solid tumors like lung, pancreas, and colorectal cancers. The trial involves 54 adults whose current…

This early-phase trial tests MGC026, a biologic drug given by IV, in 250 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants receive u…

This early-stage trial is testing a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (melphalan and BCNU) plus vitamins B12b and C, followed by an infusion of the patient's own stem cells. The goal is to see if this approach is safe for people with metastatic pancreatic or breast cancer, es…

This study tests a device called the HistoSonics Edison System, which uses focused sound waves (histotripsy) to mechanically break apart pancreatic tumors without surgery. The trial will enroll 50 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed surgically. The main …

This clinical trial is testing whether adding a device that delivers low-intensity electric fields (Tumor Treating Fields) to targeted radiation therapy can slow tumor growth in people with locally advanced pancreas cancer. Participants will receive radiation for five days and us…

This study tests whether injecting a medical glue (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) into the pancreas during surgery can prevent dangerous leaks. About 90 patients with pancreatic or nearby cancers will receive either standard surgery or surgery plus the glue injection. The goal is to se…

This master trial is testing a new radiation technique called SMART, which uses MRI to guide and adapt radiation beams in real time. The goal is to deliver high doses precisely to tumors while protecting nearby organs. The study enrolls adults with various cancers (pancreas, lung…

This early-stage trial tests a procedure called irreversible electroporation (IRE), which uses electric pulses to destroy tumor cells, combined with standard chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine or FOLFIRINOX). The study includes 20 adults with stage III pancreatic cancer that hasn't …

This early-stage study is testing a new treatment called CEA-targeted CAR-T cells for people with advanced solid tumors like lung, stomach, colon, rectal, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer that have not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cel…

This early-phase trial tests whether injecting a medical glue (Histoacryl®) into the pancreas during Whipple surgery can strengthen the connection between the pancreas and intestine and prevent dangerous leaks. The study involves 30 patients with soft pancreases and narrow ducts,…

This study tests a dedicated MRI scan of the pancreas (MRP) to see if it can detect pancreatic cancer earlier in people at high risk. About 79 participants with a strong family history or certain genetic mutations will get both the new MRI and an endoscopic ultrasound. The goal i…

This study is testing a software called Lipidica that analyzes fats in the blood to help screen for pancreatic cancer. Researchers will compare results from people with pancreatic cancer to those at high risk (due to family history or genetic factors) to see if the software can t…

This study tests a special PET probe called [68Ga]CBP8 to see if it can detect tissue damage caused by radiation therapy in people with lung or pancreatic cancer. About 72 participants will get a PET scan before and 3-6 months after radiation. The goal is to find early signs of r…

This Phase 3 study is testing whether markers in pancreatic fluid and blood can detect early pancreas cancer in people with high genetic risk. Participants receive a secretin injection to collect fluid during an endoscopy. The goal is to improve early detection in those with here…

This study tests whether a smartphone app, combined with nutrition education, can help people at high risk for cancer eat healthier and reduce their cancer risk. About 170 participants will either get the app or standard advice, and researchers will measure changes in diet qualit…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can reduce severe belly pain and improve quality of life in people with digestive tract cancers. 360 participants will be split into three groups: one using a skills-based VR program, one using distracting VR videos, and a contr…

This study looks at 100 people who have had a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) for cancers of the pancreas or nearby areas. The goal is to find factors before, during, and after surgery that raise the risk of a pancreatic fistula—a leak of digestive fluid that can caus…

This study is tracking 20,000 people who have a family history of pancreatic cancer or carry genes that raise their risk. Researchers hope to find better ways to detect the disease early, when it's more treatable. Participants will be followed over time to see who develops pancre…

This study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …

This study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help predict how well pancreatic cancer patients respond to chemotherapy. Researchers will track ctDNA levels before, during, and after treatment in 500 patients whose cancer has not spread. The goal …

This study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…

This observational study collects tumor tissue and blood cells from 200 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to understand how often tumors lose a specific marker (HLA) and to store participants' own T cells for potential fu…

This study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…

This study is developing and testing a mobile app designed to help Black people with pancreatic cancer learn about and discuss clinical trials with their doctors. The goal is to increase their participation in these trials, which is currently much lower than for White patients. R…

This observational study is analyzing tumor and blood samples from 50 people with pancreatic cancer to measure levels of certain proteins called convertases. Researchers want to see if these protein levels are linked to immune cells in the tumor, which could help predict how the …

This study collects blood samples from 30 adults with pancreatic cancer to build a library for future research. The goal is to store specimens and health data together, creating a powerful tool for scientists to study the disease. Participants must be patients at the University o…

This study is looking at tiny pieces of tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the blood of 50 people with pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed. Researchers want to see how often ctDNA is found and whether it relates to how long patients live without the cancer getting worse. The goal …

This study follows 5,000 adults with pancreatic cysts to understand how these cysts behave over time. Researchers aim to create a better way to tell which cysts are harmless and which may turn into cancer. Participants provide medical records and samples, but no new treatment is …

This study creates a registry of people with pancreatic diseases or a high risk for pancreatic cancer, such as those with a family history or certain genetic mutations. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples to study how these conditions develop over time.…

This study is for people with cervical or pancreatic cancer who are scheduled to receive chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will collect tumor samples, blood, and imaging data before, during, and after treatment to see how the tumor environment changes over time. The goal is to learn…

This study is testing whether measuring ctDNA (bits of tumor DNA) in blood or stool can help doctors manage patients with cancers of the digestive tract, including pancreas, colon, and bile duct cancers. Researchers will track survival and see how these markers relate to outcomes…