Mapping the emotional and social toll of pancreatic cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT04427761

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study explores the personal and social changes people with pancreatic cancer face while undergoing chemotherapy. Researchers will survey 55 patients about physical, emotional, social, and spiritual shifts at the start of treatment and again 4-6 weeks later. The goal is to better understand these transitions so healthcare teams can offer more tailored support.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors and nurses better support pancreatic cancer patients through the challenges of chemotherapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study with only 55 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It measures experiences, not treatment effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)

    New York, New York, 10065, United States