New proton combo aims to shrink pancreatic tumors and boost surgery chances
NCT ID NCT02598349
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether a higher dose of proton radiation, given alongside oral chemotherapy, can help people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to shrink tumors enough to allow surgery and improve survival. About 60 adults with inoperable or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer will take part.
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Locations
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Inova Schar Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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McLaren Proton Therapy Center
RECRUITINGFlint, Michigan, 48532, United States
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Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center
RECRUITINGWarrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States
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University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32206, United States
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