New combo therapy for pancreatic cancer shows promise in early safety trial

NCT ID NCT02021422

First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested whether adding the drug anakinra to standard chemotherapy is safe for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. Thirteen adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer took part. The main goal was to check for side effects, and researchers also looked at survival rates and immune system changes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Sammons Cancer Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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