Double-Dose chemo strategy shows promise against pancreatic cancer
NCT ID NCT02047474
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs given both before and after surgery for people with early-stage pancreatic cancer. The goal was to shrink the tumor before surgery and kill any remaining cancer cells afterward. 46 participants were enrolled to see if this approach could improve how long they lived without the cancer growing back.
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Locations
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Fairfield
Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824, United States
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Guilford
Guilford, Connecticut, 06437, United States
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at North Haven
North Haven, Connecticut, 06473, United States
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Orange
Orange, Connecticut, 06477, United States
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at St. Francis Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, United States
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Torrington
Torrington, Connecticut, 06790, United States
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Trumbull
Trumbull, Connecticut, 06611, United States
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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Waterbury
Waterbury, Connecticut, 06708, United States
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520-8032, United States