New pill plus chemo takes on deadly pancreatic cancer in huge trial

NCT ID NCT07491445

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

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests a new drug called daraxonrasib, taken as a pill, either alone or with standard chemotherapy, against chemotherapy alone for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 900 adults with confirmed pancreatic cancer that has spread will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is to see if the new drug helps people live longer or keeps the cancer from growing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

daraxonrasib (a RAS inhibitor drug taken as pills), gemcitabine (chemo given by IV), nab-paclitaxel (chemo given by IV)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new first-line treatment option for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer, potentially extending life or slowing tumor growth.

What could go wrong

This is a large phase 3 trial, but the drug is still investigational. It may not improve outcomes over standard chemo, and side effects from the combination could be significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

    RECRUITING

    Henderson, Nevada, 89052, United States

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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  • SCRI - Texas Oncology Dallas

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 95246, United States

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  • SCRI Oncology Partners

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

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  • Taylor Cancer Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Maumee, Ohio, 43537, United States

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  • University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

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  • Virginia Cancer Specialists

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    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

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  • Wakayama Medical University Hospital

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    Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan

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  • Yamaguchi University Hospital

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    Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan

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