Gene test may guide chemo choice for tough pancreatic cancer

NCT ID NCT05475366

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

Summary

This pilot study aims to see if using five gene signatures from a patient's tumor can help doctors choose the best first chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer. About 85 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer will have their tumor genes analyzed to pick between two standard chemo regimens. The main goal is to see if this personalized approach increases the number of patients whose tumors shrink significantly.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX or Gem-nabP) chosen based on tumor gene signatures

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more personalized way to select chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer, potentially improving how many patients respond to treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 85 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The approach is experimental and may not improve outcomes or could be too complex for routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Matthew-Wood syndrome pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHU Robert Debré

    RECRUITING

    Reims, 51092, France

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  • Hôpital Beaujon

    RECRUITING

    Clichy, 92210, France

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  • Hôpital Claude Hurriez

    RECRUITING

    Lille, 59037, France

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  • Hôpital HENRI MONDOR

    RECRUITING

    Créteil, 94010, France

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  • Hôpital PAUL BROUSSE 12 Avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier

    RECRUITING

    Villejuif, 94800, France

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  • Institut Curie

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Cloud, 92210, France

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  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes

    RECRUITING

    Marseille, 13573, France

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