Triple attack on pancreatic cancer shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT02648282

First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of a pancreatic cancer vaccine (GVAX), an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and focused radiation (SBRT) in 58 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if this mix could delay the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. Participants had already received standard chemotherapy before joining.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer at Johns Hopkins

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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