New drug cocktail shows promise against tough pancreatic cancer

NCT ID NCT06266143

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

Summary

This completed phase 1/2 trial tested an experimental drug called Y101D combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) as a first treatment for 71 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combo helps shrink tumors. Results will show whether this approach is worth testing in larger studies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Y101D (an experimental drug) combined with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel (standard chemotherapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new first-line treatment option for advanced pancreatic cancer, potentially improving tumor shrinkage and survival.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 71 patients, so results may not apply broadly. The added drug Y101D could increase side effects without clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China