Herbal hope: new combo therapy targets advanced pancreatic cancer
NCT ID NCT05840341
First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (QingyiHuaji) to standard chemotherapy helps people with stage IV pancreatic cancer live longer. About 305 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer were randomly assigned to receive either the herbal formula plus chemo or a placebo plus chemo. The main goal was to see if the combination improved overall survival, with secondary goals of slowing cancer growth and improving quality of life.
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Locations
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Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China
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Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
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Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
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