Carbon ion beam takes aim at tough pancreatic tumors
NCT ID NCT04194268
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a powerful form of radiation called carbon ion therapy for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if this treatment could help patients live longer and control the disease better than standard radiation. The study included 25 adults and measured survival, side effects, and quality of life.
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University Hopsital Heidelberg
Heidelberg, 69120, Germany
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