Radiation before knife: small study tests new pancreatic cancer approach

NCT ID NCT04128332

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving a short, strong dose of radiation right before surgery is possible for people with pancreatic cancer. Ten patients took part to see if the approach was safe and could help surgeons remove the tumor completely. The main goal was to check for complications within 30 days after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Addenbrookes Hospital

    Cambridge, Cb2 0QQ, United Kingdom