Targeted chemo delivery aims to boost pancreatic cancer surgery success
NCT ID NCT07477418
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This early-phase trial tests whether delivering the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine directly into the artery feeding the tumor can improve surgical outcomes for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. Ten participants will receive standard chemo and radiation, followed by the targeted gemcitabine infusion before surgery. The main goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible.
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University of Vermont Medical Center
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Gemcitabine delivered via transarterial microperfusion (RenovoCath catheter)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer have clear surgical margins, potentially improving survival.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial (10 participants) focused on safety and feasibility. The added procedure carries risks like bleeding or infection, and it may not improve outcomes.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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