New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted drug shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT03601923

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called niraparib in 32 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has specific gene changes (BRCA, PALB2, or others). The goal was to see if the drug could slow down or stop the cancer from growing. While not a cure, the treatment aims to control the disease and may offer a new option for patients with these genetic features.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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