Cold virus weaponized to fight pancreatic cancer in early trial

NCT ID NCT02705196

Summary

This early-stage trial tested the safety of a new treatment called LOAd703 for pancreatic cancer. LOAd703 is a modified common cold virus designed to infect and kill cancer cells while also boosting the body's immune system. The study involved 51 patients who received the virus as injections directly into their tumor, in addition to their standard chemotherapy, to see if it was safe and could help shrink tumors and improve survival.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Baylor St Luke's Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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