New radiation approach aims to tame tough pancreatic tumors
NCT ID NCT02780648
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a highly targeted form of radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in 36 patients 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 three months. Researchers also looked at longer-term side effects, tumor control, survival, pain relief, and quality of life.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that SBRT is a safe option for controlling pancreatic tumors that cannot be removed surgically, potentially improving local control and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase pilot study with only 36 participants and no comparison group. The results may not apply to all patients, and there are risks of serious gastrointestinal side effects from radiation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Indiana University Health Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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