New hope for aggressive pancreatic cancer: targeted therapy trial launches

NCT ID NCT06483555

First seen Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests if adding a low-dose targeted drug (erlotinib) to standard chemotherapy works better for people with a specific, aggressive type of advanced pancreatic cancer called basal-like. About 104 participants will first have their tumor type identified, then receive either the new combo or standard treatment. The goal is to improve survival and control the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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