Pancreatic cancer gene study aims to personalize care

NCT ID NCT02869802

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at genetic changes in metastatic pancreatic cancer to see if they can help guide treatment choices. Researchers will take tumor biopsies and blood samples from 190 patients starting chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if genetic test results can be returned within 8 weeks, which could make this approach practical for future care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose better treatments for pancreatic cancer patients based on their tumor's genetic profile.

What could go wrong

This is an early feasibility study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate improvements, and genetic testing might not always be useful for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer malignant pancreatic neoplasm neoplasm pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • BC Cancer - Vancouver

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada

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    Contact

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  • Cross Cancer Institute

    WITHDRAWN

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2, Canada

  • The Ottawa Hospital

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre

    RECRUITING

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2, Canada

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