New pill plus chemo aims to tackle tough pancreatic cancer

NCT ID NCT07562152

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental oral drug called atebimetinib to a modified chemotherapy regimen helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 510 adults who have not had prior treatment will receive either the new combination or standard chemotherapy. The study is currently recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

atebimetinib (an experimental oral drug) combined with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new first-line treatment option that extends survival for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage Phase 3 trial, so results are not guaranteed. Adding a targeted drug to chemo may increase side effects without improving outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Blue Ridge Cancer Care

    RECRUITING

    Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060, United States

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  • Calvary Mater Newcastle

    RECRUITING

    Waratah, New South Wales, 2298, Australia

    Contact

  • City of Hope

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85338, United States

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  • City of Hope

    RECRUITING

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

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  • City of Hope

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60099, United States

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  • Comprehensive Cancer Centers

    RECRUITING

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Icon Cancer Centre - Chermside

    RECRUITING

    Chermside, Queensland, 4032, Australia

    Contact

  • Illinois Cancer Specialists

    RECRUITING

    Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Missouri Cancer Associates

    RECRUITING

    Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States

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  • NYU Langone Health

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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  • Northwest Cancer Specialists

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, Washington, 98684, United States

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  • OSF Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Peoria, Illinois, 61603, United States

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  • Piedmont Healthcare

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States

    Contact

  • Regional Cancer Care

    RECRUITING

    Belleville, New Jersey, 07109, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Taylor Cancer Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Maumee, Ohio, 43537, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Texas Oncology - San Antonio

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States

    Contact

  • Texas Oncology Gulf Coast

    RECRUITING

    Webster, Texas, 77598, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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