New chemo cocktail shows promise against tough pancreatic cancer

NCT ID NCT03443492

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase II trial tested two chemotherapy combinations as first-line treatment for people with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. One group received a newer regimen called SLOG, while the other got a standard combo called mFOLFIRINOX. The study aimed to see which worked better at delaying cancer growth. 130 patients took part, and the results could help doctors choose the best initial treatment for this aggressive cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

chemotherapy combination (S-1, leucovorin, gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, 5-FU)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a more effective first-line chemotherapy regimen for advanced pancreatic cancer, potentially improving progression-free survival.

What could go wrong

This is a phase II trial with only 130 participants, so results are preliminary. The experimental combo may not prove superior or may have unexpected side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Cancer Research

    Miaoli, Taiwan