PANCREATIC CANCER, ADULT

This study looks at how the genetic makeup of pancreatic cancer affects response to a chemotherapy called FOLFIRINOX given before surgery. About 45 adults with non-metastatic pancreatic cancer will receive the chemo, then have their tumors analyzed to see if genetic subtypes (lik…

This study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (adebrelimab and chidamide) plus two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and S1) as a first treatment for people with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if this mix can slow tumor growth and extend su…

This study tests whether a special nutritional formula (Peptamen 1.6) helps malnourished pancreatic cancer patients recover better after a major surgery called pancreaticoduodenectomy. Twenty adults who are malnourished or at risk will receive two different nutritional drinks in …

This study tests a new type of PET/CT scan (using [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-46) to see if it can find and stage gastroesophageal and pancreatic cancers better than current scans. About 90 adults with these cancers will get the new scan before surgery or treatment, and some will have a second…

This study is testing whether regular screening with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or MRI can find early signs of pancreatic cancer in people at high risk. About 1,395 participants will be screened, and researchers will track how many have high-risk lesions that can be treated. The…

This study is testing a new blood test called Avantect to see if it can find pancreatic cancer early in people who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 6 months. About 15,000 adults aged 50-84 will give blood samples and fill out anxiety questionnaires over a year. The…

This study is testing a new AI-powered blood test that looks at platelets and immune cells to find early signs of eight different cancers, including lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults aged 40 and older, both with and with…

This study is testing a new blood test called PANXEON that looks for tiny genetic particles (miRNAs) to detect pancreatic cancer early. Researchers will collect blood samples from 2,000 people—some with pancreatic cancer and some without—to see how accurate the test is. If it wor…

This study tests whether a community health worker can help people newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer feel better and manage their symptoms. The health worker meets with patients and their caregivers to address physical, emotional, and practical concerns, and helps coordinate…

This pilot study is testing whether a structured program of exercise, nutrition counseling, and support—called prehabilitation—can help adults with pancreatic cancer get stronger before surgery. Twenty participants will follow the program while receiving chemotherapy before their…

This study looks at how ongoing stress, anxiety, and poor sleep might affect the course of pancreatic cancer. Researchers will ask 320 participants to fill out simple questionnaires about their mental well-being and will also measure stress markers in leftover blood samples. The …