Pancreatic cancer gene hunt: could DNA clues lead to better treatments?
NCT ID NCT02750657
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study examined genetic changes in tumors from 332 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if these gene patterns could help doctors choose better treatments in the future. Participants had a biopsy and their tumor genes were analyzed, then their response to standard chemotherapy was tracked. The study did not test a new treatment, but aimed to gather knowledge for smarter treatment selection.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM)
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 3E4, Canada
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario, K7L2V7, Canada
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McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec, H4A3J1, Canada
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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