Can early comfort care boost quality of life in pancreatic cancer?

NCT ID NCT04632303

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Inna Chen, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether starting palliative care early—right after diagnosis—improves quality of life for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. 250 participants receive regular visits from a palliative care team, plus referrals to exercise and nutrition experts. The goal is to see if this approach helps patients feel better and possibly live longer.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Early palliative care (specialist visits, exercise referral, nutritional support)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that starting palliative care early helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer feel better and live better.
What could go wrong: This is a supportive care study, not a treatment for the cancer itself. It may not improve survival or quality of life for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PANCREATIC CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Herlev & Gentofte University Hospital, Denmark

Herlev, 2730, Denmark

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