New drug combo shows promise in early pancreatic cancer trial

NCT ID NCT05546853

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested whether adding a new drug called NP137 to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) is safe and could help shrink tumors in people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. 43 participants received the combination. The main goal was to check side effects, and researchers also looked at tumor response and survival. Results are preliminary and need further study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

NP137 (a drug) combined with standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could improve tumor shrinkage and survival for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 43 people, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. The added drug may cause more side effects without clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AP-HP Pitié Salpetrière

    Paris, 75013, France

  • CHRU Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

  • CHU Poitiers

    Poitiers, 86000, France

  • CHU Rennes

    Rennes, 35033, France

  • CHU St Etienne

    Saint-Etienne, 42055, France

  • CHU de BORDEAUX

    Bordeaux, 33404, France

  • CHU de GRENOBLE ALPES

    Grenoble, Alpes, 38043, France

  • CHU de REIMS

    Reims, 51092, France

  • Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz

    Lyon, 69008, France