Beam of hope: new radiation during surgery targets tough pancreatic tumors

NCT ID NCT03716531

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving a precise dose of radiation directly to the tumor during surgery can help people with pancreatic cancer that involves major blood vessels. Participants had already received chemotherapy and standard radiation before the surgery. The main goal is to see if this approach improves how long people live overall.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

  • Mayo Clinic, Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Ohio State University Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of California, Irvine

    Irvine, California, 92697, United States

  • University of North, Carolina Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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