New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough pancreatic cancer
NCT ID NCT06313970
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental immunotherapy drug called QL1706 combined with standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine), with or without the targeted drug bevacizumab, as a first treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll 58 participants in China to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. Researchers will also monitor safety and how long any benefits last.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- QL1706 (an experimental immunotherapy drug) combined with chemotherapy drugs nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, with or without bevacizumab
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more effective first-line treatment option for advanced pancreatic cancer, potentially shrinking tumors and extending life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 exploratory study with only 58 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug combination may cause significant side effects, and there is no guarantee it will work better than current treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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