New radiation beam offers hope for frail pancreatic cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07257523
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special type of radiation called carbon ion radiotherapy in 33 frail patients with pancreatic cancer who cannot have surgery or standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can help them live longer and control the tumor with fewer side effects. Researchers will track survival, tumor response, and quality of life.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, South Korea
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