Radioactive microparticles aim to boost chemo against tough pancreatic cancer

NCT ID NCT05466799

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding tiny radioactive beads (OncoSil™) directly into the tumor can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 88 participants will receive either standard FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus the implanted radiation. The study tracks safety and how well the tumor is controlled at 16 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

OncoSil™ (phosphorus-32 microparticles) plus FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option that improves local tumor control and survival for people with inoperable pancreatic cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 2 trial with only 88 participants, so results are preliminary. Adding a device to chemotherapy may increase side effects, and the treatment may not improve outcomes enough to reach standard practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AZ Maria Middelares

    Ghent, Belgium

  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona

    Verona, Italy

  • Clínica Universidad de Navarra

    Pamplona, 31008, Spain

  • Freeman Hospital

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

  • Guy's Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón

    Madrid, Spain

  • Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octobre

    Madrid, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal

    Madrid, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada

    Madrid, Spain

  • Royal Adelaide Hospital

    Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

  • San Camillo Forlanini

    Rome, Italy

  • The Christie Hospital/Manchester Royal Infirmary

    Manchester, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital Southampton

    Southampton, United Kingdom