Could a heat probe extend life for pancreatic cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT03444948

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) for people with inoperable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if using a heat probe to destroy tumor tissue can help patients live longer compared to standard care alone. About 108 adults with confirmed inoperable pancreatic cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either the heat probe plus standard care or standard care only.

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Locations

  • Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'université de Montréal

    Montreal, Quebec, H2X 0A9, Canada

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