New radiation approach for tough pancreatic cancers shows promise in safety study

NCT ID NCT02780648

First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a special type of radiation therapy (SBRT) that targets pancreatic tumors while limiting damage to nearby organs. It included 36 adults with pancreatic cancer that could not be removed, was borderline removable, 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.

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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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