New radiation approach shows promise for tough pancreatic cancers

NCT ID NCT02780648

First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested a special type of radiation therapy (SBRT) that targets pancreatic tumors while the patient breathes. It included 36 adults with pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery or had come back after other treatments. The main goal was to see how safe the treatment was by tracking serious side effects within the first 3 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University Health Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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