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This phase 1 trial is testing an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-021p in people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can trigger an immune response against the cancer. Participan…

This study tested whether a personalized vaccine could be safely made and given to 25 adults with advanced cancers that cannot be cured. The vaccine was custom-made for each person. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the approach is feasible.

This phase 2 study tested the drug erdafitinib in 316 adults and children with advanced solid tumors that have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Participants took erdafitinib tablets daily. The study is now complete…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called TdCyd in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to turn back on genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effect…

This early-phase trial tested whether adding nilotinib (a pill) to paclitaxel (a chemotherapy) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The study included 47 adults and children aged 12 and older. Researchers aimed…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and carboplatin) plus lenalidomide, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth in tumors, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial (bladder) cancer. The main goal was to find the …

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called vilastobart, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looke…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called AB680, combined with immunotherapy (zimberelimab) and two chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine), in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…

This phase 1 trial is testing whether a diet that severely limits arginine—an amino acid some tumors depend on—is safe and might help control solid tumors. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow a specially designed low-arginine liquid diet for two 3-week cycles while cont…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug, SG1827, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and get a first look at whether it c…

This pilot study tested a wearable device that delivers low-intensity electric fields (TTFields) together with immunotherapy (atezolizumab) and two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in 84 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who had not received prior treatm…

This phase II trial tests whether giving chemotherapy and proton beam radiation before surgery can help people with borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough so that surgeons can remove it completely, with no cancer cells left at the edges. P…

This study tests whether giving higher doses of radiation, guided by MRI, can help people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants must have already had several months of chemotherapy without the cancer spreading. The goal is to see if this approach …

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 …

This phase II trial tests whether combining niraparib and dostarlimab can control metastatic pancreatic cancer in people who carry BRCA1/2 or PALB2 gene mutations. Niraparib blocks enzymes that cancer cells need to grow, while dostarlimab helps the immune system attack the tumor.…

This study looks at whether eating a high-fiber diet (over 21 grams per day) can change gut bacteria and improve the immune system's ability to fight solid tumors like colorectal cancer. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow this diet to see if it is safe and helps with t…

This trial tests whether adding a Braun anastomosis, an extra connection between two parts of the small intestine, during standard pancreatic surgery helps prevent delayed gastric emptying. Delayed gastric emptying is a common complication where the stomach is slow to empty food,…

This early-phase trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab), a vaccine targeting TGFβ-15, and targeted radiation for pancreatic cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this mix can safely boost the immune sy…

This trial tests an experimental drug called SNS-101, which targets a protein called VISTA that may help tumors evade the immune system. Researchers give SNS-101 alone or with another immunotherapy, cemiplimab, to adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to stand…

This study tested two different treatment plans for people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable by surgery. 130 patients received either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus radiation before surgery. The goal was to see which approac…

This phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…

This phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called MRG003 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study aims to find a safe dose and to see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Pa…

This study tests whether avatrombopag, a pill that boosts platelet production, can help people with gastrointestinal cancer who develop low platelets from chemotherapy. About 60 participants will receive either avatrombopag or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can raise p…

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called MK-6837, given alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug sh…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs, vandetanib and everolimus, in 151 people with advanced or metastatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could slow or stop cancer grow…

This trial is testing whether a new form of chemotherapy called PLX038 can be safely combined with the PARP inhibitor rucaparib to shrink tumors in people with small cell lung cancer, small cell cancer outside the lungs, or other solid tumors. The study has two parts: first, find…

This phase 2 trial is testing an investigational drug called nab-sirolimus in people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the gastrointestinal tract, lung, or pancreas. Participants must have had up to two prior lines of therapy (excluding somatostatin analogs) and must …

This study tests a 3-week course of radiation (using photons or protons) combined with chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if this shorter treatment is safe and effective, either before surgery or as the main therapy. Researchers …

This study tested an experimental drug called CBX-12 in 69 adults with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it could sh…

This trial investigates an experimental oral drug, LY3143921 hydrate, which blocks a protein called Cdc7 that cancer cells need to divide. It is being tested in adults with advanced solid tumours, including colorectal, ovarian, lung, and pancreatic cancers, that have not responde…

This trial is testing whether an experimental drug called JS015, when combined with standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy, is safe and effective for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatment. The study includes patients with certain cancers lik…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…

This pilot trial is testing whether adding NP-101, a compound from black seed oil, to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can help control advanced or metastatic extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma (EP-NECA) that has progressed after initial treatment. About 1…

This early-stage trial is testing an investigational therapy called OH2, a modified herpes simplex virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. The study will evaluate OH2 alone or in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembroliz…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AEB1102 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The main goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to understand the drug's…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery can better control pancreatic cancer. About 50 people with resectable pancreatic cancer will receive either proton or photon radiation along with capecitabine and…

This early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called ATRN-119 in 132 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair mutations. The main goals are to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can shrink tumors. Participants must be able to…

This trial is testing whether adding an experimental antibody called XB2001 to a standard chemotherapy regimen can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study has two parts: first, it finds the safest dose of XB2001, then it compares the antibody plus chemo against a p…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…

This phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called STP707 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can slow or shrink tumors. Participants receive STP707 b…

This study tested a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-NeoB, in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (GRPR). The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. It is an early-stage trial, so it focuses on safety and dosing, not a …

This completed phase I/IIb trial tested a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique tumor mutations. Eight adults with advanced solid tumors or high recurrence risk received the vaccine alongside an immune booster and later checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to see if…

This trial is testing whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to a standard three-drug chemotherapy cocktail can safely and effectively control metastatic pancreatic cancer in people who have not yet received any treatment. The study enrolls adults with stage IV pancre…

This phase II trial tests whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbate) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 40 participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard chemo alone or …

This study monitors the safety and effectiveness of the drug olaparib (Lynparza) in people with ovarian, breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer who are prescribed it as part of routine care in South Korea. Researchers will track side effects and how long the cancer stays under co…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SM3321 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Participants receive SM3321 as a we…

This phase II trial tests whether a combination of four chemotherapy drugs—paclitaxel protein bound, gemcitabine, cisplatin, and hydroxychloroquine—given before surgery can improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer that has not spread. The study focuses on patients whose…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called JS015 in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Up to 12 participants will recei…

This trial tests whether using a radiofrequency device to cut the pancreas during distal pancreatectomy reduces the chance of a pancreatic fistula (a leak of digestive fluids) compared to the standard stapler method. About 112 adults having this surgery for benign or malignant tu…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-7367 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 22 participants will …

This study tests whether endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage can be safely performed using conscious sedation given by the endoscopist, instead of deep sedation or general anesthesia. The trial enrolls elderly, high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis who are not…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug, MK-6598, both by itself and in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of t…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called CHS-388 in 145 people with advanced solid tumors (kidney, liver, or lung cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. CHS-388 is an antibody that blocks a protein called IL-27, which may help the immune system fight c…

This completed study looked at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemo) helps people with resectable pancreatic cancer live longer compared to having surgery right away. Thirty patients took part. The main goal was to see which approach leads to better overa…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called PEP-010 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The study checks if PEP-010 is safe alone or with chemotherapy (paclitaxel or gemcitabine). About 57 adults with metastatic pancreatic, ovarian, or other solid cancers wi…

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ANV600, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 240 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Beca…

This trial investigates a type of immunotherapy called CAR-T cells that are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called CEA. The study includes adults with advanced gastric, colon, rectal, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer who have not responded to at l…

This study tests whether adding the drug surufatinib to standard chemotherapy can help shrink pancreatic tumors enough to allow successful surgery. It involves 29 adults with locally advanced or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The main goal is to see how many tumors can …

This study tests a treatment plan for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread to a major artery. Participants receive chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, then more chemo after. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps patients live longer. The t…

This study tests whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (RT-CGM) during pancreaticoduodenectomy (a complex surgery) helps keep patients' blood sugar in a safe range and improves recovery. About 246 adults scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to stand…

This early-phase study tested a new treatment using immune cells from cord blood, modified to target a protein called Claudin18.2 found on some cancer cells. Ten adults with advanced stomach or pancreatic cancer who had no other options received these cells to find the safest dos…

This study tests a new drug called pegilodecakin, a lab-made version of a natural immune protein (interleukin-10), in people with advanced solid tumors such as melanoma, lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, kidney, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The drug is given as a daily shot…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CEA-targeted CAR-T for people with advanced colorectal, esophageal, stomach, or pancreatic cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, enginee…

This study tests whether a special hand therapy program can prevent chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in the hands of people with pancreatic cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either the hand therapy or traditional occupational therapy. The goal is to see if the hand t…

This early-phase study tests a new oral drug called TT125-802 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. It is a fi…

This trial tests whether combining two drugs—RAD001 (everolimus) and octreotide depot—can slow tumor growth in people with advanced low-grade neuroendocrine cancer (carcinoid or islet cell tumors) that has spread or cannot be removed surgically. Participants take RAD001 daily by …

This early-phase study tests whether adding losartan (a blood pressure medicine) to a shorter, higher-dose radiation treatment can help people with pancreatic cancer that is hard to remove surgically. The main goal is to check for side effects and find the safest dose. About 22 a…

This trial investigates whether adding antroquinonol (Hocena) to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) can safely treat people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not yet been treated. The study has two phases: first, finding the best dose, and second, che…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…

This study tests an experimental drug called XmAb24306, given alone or with another cancer drug (atezolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 195 participants will take p…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…

This early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and AMG386 (which targets blood vessel growth)—in 62 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The main goals were to find the safest dose…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called BGB-15025, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in 157 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose. The study is now complete, …

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Research…

This phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—olaparib and pembrolizumab—in 333 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (HRR mutations or HRD). The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants had alre…

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IBI129 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for any signs that the drug mig…

This Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…

This trial compares two types of surgery for pancreatic cancer in the body or tail of the pancreas: minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robot-assisted) versus traditional open surgery. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach can remove the tumor just as completely. Adult…

This study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, given together as a single infusion every three weeks. The trial enrolled 64 people with advanced solid tumors that express a protein called PD-L1. The main goal was to check the …

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…

This Phase II trial tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs (FOLFIRINOX) plus the blood pressure drug losartan, followed by proton radiation, in 50 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could shrink tumors enough to allow complete…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called RO7496353 combined with an immunotherapy (atezolizumab) and sometimes chemotherapy in 102 people with advanced lung, stomach, or pancreatic cancer. The main goal was to check safety and side effects. Researchers also looked at how t…

This trial tested a new treatment called EGFR BATs for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, armed with a special antibody, to target cancer cells. The study included 22 participants who had already received chemotherapy. The goa…

This study tested a drug called PF-06801591 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors or non-small-cell lung cancer. The drug works by blocking a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The goal was to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, an…

This pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …

This study tested two experimental drugs (AK104 and AK117) together, sometimes with chemotherapy, in 128 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It focused on patients with stomach, esophageal, or other advanced can…

This phase 2 trial tested whether adding an immunotherapy drug called botensilimab to standard chemotherapy could help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who had already progressed on a common chemo regimen (FOLFIRINOX). The study enrolled 81 participants and compared the c…

This study tested a new oral drug called BGB-43395 in 33 Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors wh…

This early-phase trial tested a new type of vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are engineered to target a protein called WT1 found in many cancers. Ten people with advanced esophageal, pancreatic, ovarian, or liver cancer received six vaccines o…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-C354, alone or with an immunotherapy (tislelizumab), in 63 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for…

This study tested a new under-the-skin shot version of the cancer drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 142 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see how well the body absorbs the drug compared to the standard IV infusion. Researchers also checked for side effects and how…

This study tested a new drug called XTX202 in 95 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial is now complete.

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 tumo…

This early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and 13-cis-retinoic acid, in 15 children whose solid tumors had come back or were not responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study did not…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called AZD6244 combined with standard chemotherapies in 140 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, colon, lung, melanoma, kidney). The main goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Researcher…

This early-phase trial tested two drugs together—pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and XL888—in 47 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effe…

This study tested a new drug called NIS793 added to standard chemotherapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal was to see if the combination could help patients live longer by reducing scar tissue in the tumor. About 511 adults with this advanced…

This early-phase trial tested whether adding a new drug called NP137 to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) is safe and could help shrink tumors in people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. 43 participants received the combination. The main…

This study looked at whether using epidural anesthesia (a numbing shot in the back) during pancreatic cancer surgery helps people live longer and stay cancer-free longer. About 540 adults having surgery for pancreatic cancer took part. The goal was to see if this type of pain con…

This study looked at 708 patients with a rare, low-grade pancreatic tumor called solid pseudopapillary neoplasm. Researchers compared a less invasive surgery that saves healthy pancreas tissue to a more extensive surgery that removes more of the organ. They also examined whether …

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of four chemotherapy drugs—irinotecan liposome, oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and levoleucovorin—in 41 Japanese adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer who had not received prior treatment. The goal was to see how well the drugs shrank tumo…

This study tested a new drug called TJ004309, either alone or combined with another drug called Toripalimab, in 225 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see early signs of effectiveness. The…

This study tested whether adding two experimental drugs (TTX-030 and budigalimab) to standard chemotherapy could help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. 194 adults who had not yet received treatment for their advanced cancer …

This early-phase study tested a daily combination of two oral drugs, axitinib and everolimus, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors, particularly kidney cancer. The main goal was to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in the first month. Researchers also tracked how…

This study tested a new oral drug called HMPL-453 tartrate, either alone or combined with chemotherapy or an immunotherapy (toripalimab), in 190 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if th…

This early-stage study tested two drugs, cabozantinib and pamiparib, together in 44 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drugs work by blocking certain enzymes t…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called CCT3833 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumours, including melanoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and looked for the best dose to use in …

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called PM14 in 126 people with advanced solid tumors that had no standard cure. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. The drug was given by IV infusion on different schedules. This is a first…

This study tested a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel protein bound, gemcitabine, and cisplatin) in 34 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had not been treated before. If the cancer got worse, a fourth drug (paricalcitol) was added. The goal was to see…

This early-stage study tested a custom-made yeast vaccine designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack leftover cancer cells. Five adults with various cancers (like colorectal, breast, or lung) who had completed initial treatment received the vaccine. The goal was …

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called KL340399, which is injected directly into tumors to activate the immune system. It involved 6 adults with advanced solid tumors who had no other treatment options. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called KL340399 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by activating the STING pathway to help the immune system fight cancer. The main goals were to check safety, find th…

This phase 1 trial tested a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique cancer mutations (neoantigens) combined with an immune booster (poly-ICLC) in 33 people with pancreatic cancer. The vaccine was given after standard chemotherapy, either before or after surgery. The …

This study tested a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, in 611 people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, stomach, colorectal, brain, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combo c…

This early-phase study tested a new drug, HBM1020, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The drug was given by IV every three weeks. Because this is a Phase 1 trial, i…

This study tested a new drug called PRL3-ZUMAB in 14 people with advanced solid tumors (like stomach or liver cancer) that stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug was given every two weeks to see if it could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers also lo…

This study tested a new oral drug called ensartinib (X-396) for the first time in humans. It involved 131 people with advanced solid tumors, including those with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors.…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug, ProAgio, in 46 people with advanced solid tumors, including pancreatic cancer, who had already tried other treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study did not aim to cure the disease, but to con…

This study tested a combination of four drugs (tadalafil, pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, and CRS-207) in 17 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had worsened after at least one round of chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. The …

This early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called HH-101 in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants received HH-101 as an IV infusion every three…

This study tested a combination of four drugs (paclitaxel protein bound, gemcitabine, cisplatin, and paricalcitol) given before surgery to people with pancreatic cancer that could or could not be removed. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink tumors and improve surgic…

This study tested a new drug called FF-10502-01 in 106 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. While not a cure, th…

This phase 2 trial tested the drug samotolisib in 18 children and young adults with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that had spread, returned, or stopped responding to treatment. Only patients whose tumors had specific mutations in the TSC or…

This phase II trial tested a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel, cisplatin, and gemcitabine) in 42 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had not been treated before. The main goal was to see how many patients were alive after 12 months. The study also…

This Phase 3 trial tested a new combination of chemotherapy drugs—irinotecan liposome, oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and leucovorin—against the standard treatment (nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine) in 770 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who had not received prior chemother…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called NOV140101 in 32 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is complete, but it was too small to determine i…

This study tested a chemotherapy cocktail called FOLFIRINOX in 72 patients aged 70 or older with metastatic pancreatic cancer. The doses were adjusted based on each person's genetics to reduce side effects while still fighting the tumor. The goal was to see if this approach could…

This phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called HX009 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. HX009 is a bifunctional antibody designed to block two proteins (CD47 and PD-1) that help tumors hide from the immune system. Th…

This study tested a new drug called HCW9218 in 21 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to boost the immune system and block a protein that helps tumors grow. The main goals were to check safety and find th…

This early-phase trial tested a new type of radiation called carbon ion therapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Fourteen participants received increasing doses of carbon ion radiation along with chemotherapy. The main goal was…

This study tested a combination of two oral drugs, ribociclib and everolimus, in 12 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to find the right dose and see if it could slow tumor growth. The trial was small and ea…

This early-phase trial tested whether combining the experimental drug relatlimab with other immunotherapies (nivolumab plus either BMS-986205 or ipilimumab) is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers. A total of 229 participants with various incurable, ad…

This early-phase trial tested two drugs—binimetinib and hydroxychloroquine—in 34 people with a specific type of advanced pancreatic cancer (KRAS-mutant) that had spread. The goal was to find the safest dose of hydroxychloroquine when used with binimetinib, and to see if the combi…

This phase 2 trial tests the drug utidelone in 126 people with advanced solid tumors (excluding breast, lung, and colorectal cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive utide…

This study tested an experimental immunotherapy called indoximod added to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in 157 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination helps people live longer. The trial has co…

This study tested a new way to reconnect the pancreas to the intestine during Whipple surgery for certain cancers. The new method uses a stent and wraps the connection with omentum (fatty tissue) to try to prevent leaks. 48 patients were split into two groups to compare the new t…

This early-phase trial tested the safety of combining pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) with carboplatin (a chemotherapy) in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured with standard treatments. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe. …

This early-phase trial tested an experimental oral drug called IOA-289 combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in 16 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked at how th…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT4706 in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This was not a cure study; it aimed to gather safety information …

This study tested a combination of two oral chemotherapy drugs, vemurafenib and sorafenib, in 10 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called a KRAS mutation. All participants had already tried at least two standard treatments without success. …

This study tested a new cancer drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 266 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors. Brigimadlin is an MDM2 inhibitor tak…

This study looked at 60 people with advanced pancreatic body or tail cancer that couldn't be removed by surgery. It compared a targeted treatment called splenic artery infusion chemotherapy (SAIC), which delivers chemo directly to the tumor's blood supply, with standard chemo giv…

This study checked if a generic version of the cancer drug trifluridine/tipiracil works the same as the brand-name drug Lonsurf in 76 patients with solid tumors. Participants took the drug under fasting and fed conditions to compare how the body absorbs it. The goal was to show t…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs given directly into the liver artery for people with pancreatic cancer that had spread only to the liver and stopped responding to standard treatment. The 40 participants received a mix of oxaliplatin, irinotecan lipos…

This study tested a new cancer drug called ERAS-007, given by mouth, together with other targeted therapies in 101 people with advanced colorectal or pancreatic cancers that have certain gene changes. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drugs …

This early-stage study tested a new drug called DF6215, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is com…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called ZN-c3 (Azenosertib) in 274 adults with various solid tumors. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug could shrink tumors. This is a first step to see if the…

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called DF6002, either alone or combined with the approved immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 170 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find th…

This study tested a new drug called DF1001 in 270 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. The trial first found the safest dose, then tested it alone or with other cancer drugs…

This phase II trial tested a combination of a pancreatic cancer vaccine (GVAX), an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and focused radiation (SBRT) in 58 patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could delay the spread of the cancer to…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called RS-0139 in 16 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors specifically, and the main goals were to find a safe dose and understand how the body processe…

This phase 2 study tested a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, trastuzumab, and erlotinib—as a first treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal was to see if the combination could control tumor growth. 63 patients received the drugs intr…

This study tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—in 215 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to treatment. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. The t…

This study tested a special type of radiation called carbon ion therapy for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if this treatment works better than standard radiation at controlling the cancer and helping people live longer. Twenty…

This early-stage trial tested a modified virus called TILT-123 in 32 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while releasing immune-boosting proteins. The main goal was to check safety …

This study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs given both before and after surgery for people with early-stage pancreatic cancer. The goal was to shrink the tumor before surgery and kill any remaining cancer cells afterward. 46 participants were enrolled to see if this app…

This early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—AZD1775 (a pill) and durvalumab (an IV infusion)—in 56 adults with advanced solid tumours that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find safe doses and watch for side effects. While not a cu…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested whether combining an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) with an epigenetic drug (tazemetostat) can control advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, colorectal, and soft-tissue sarcoma. The study enrolled 164 adults and measured how well the combo sh…

This study tested a combination of two experimental drugs, AK112 and AK117, with or without chemotherapy, in 154 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial has finished, and researchers are now lookin…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called PN20 in 24 adults with lymphoma or solid tumors who were getting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if a single injection before chemo could safely prevent a drop in platelets, which can cause bleeding. Researchers checked safety and…

This study tested a new oral drug called RLY-4008 in 490 adults with advanced bile duct cancer or other solid tumors that have specific FGFR2 gene changes. The drug is designed to block the FGFR2 protein, which can drive cancer growth. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and …

This study tested an experimental drug (BMS-986253) combined with standard immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) in 281 people with advanced cancers like melanoma. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shrank. This is a disease-control approac…

This trial tested a new approach for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Doctors removed immune cells from patients' tumors, used CRISPR gene editing to disable a gene called CISH, and then infused the modified cells b…

This study tested a modified cold virus called LOAd703 in 51 people with pancreatic cancer. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while also boosting the immune system. It was given alongside standard chemotherapy, and in some cases an immunotherapy drug, to see i…

This phase 2 trial tested two standard chemotherapy regimens, Folfirinox and Gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel, in 150 patients with untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see which works better and to use lab tests to personalize treatment. The study is complete, and r…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called BGB-10188, alone or combined with other cancer drugs (zanubrutinib for blood cancers, tislelizumab for solid tumors), in 97 patients whose cancers had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to find safe dos…

This early-phase study tested an oral drug called AG-881 in 95 adults with advanced solid tumors, including brain tumors (gliomas), that have specific IDH gene mutations. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug works in the body. While not a …

This early-phase trial tested whether adding the drug anakinra to standard chemotherapy is safe for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Thirteen adults with advanced disease received the combination. The main goal was to check for side effects, not to see if it works.

This study tested a drug called romiplostim in 165 adults with gastrointestinal, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer who were receiving chemotherapy. The goal was to see if romiplostim could prevent low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) that often force doctors to delay or reduce c…

This completed phase 2 trial tested whether adding an anti-PD-1 immunotherapy drug to standard chemotherapy (modified-FOLFIRINOX) helps patients with locally advanced or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The study enrolled 392 participants and compared the combination agai…

This early-stage study tested whether combining a procedure that uses electrical pulses to destroy tumors (IRE) with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) is safe for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Only 2 participants were enroll…

This early-phase trial tested two experimental drugs, FdCyd and THU, taken by mouth for advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. Fifty-nine adults received the drugs in 21-day cycles to see if they were safe and tolerable. The goal was to find a dose f…

This study tested whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemo) helps people with resectable pancreatic cancer live longer. 153 patients were randomly assigned to either standard surgery followed by chemo, or one of two chemo regimens (FOLFOX or FOLFIRINOX) befor…

This study tested a new pill called larotrectinib in 75 adults with advanced cancers that have a specific gene change (NTRK fusion). The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Participants had no other good treatment opt…

This early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, MSP008-22, in 7 adults with advanced solid tumors (breast, ovarian, prostate, head and neck cancers) that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This is a first step to s…

This study tested whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab and defactinib) to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery could help the body fight pancreatic cancer better. It involved 28 people with early-stage, removable pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see i…

This early-phase study tests two experimental drugs, BI 765049 and ezabenlimab, in adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of BI 765049 alone and in combination with ezabenlimab. Participants r…

This early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BI 754091 in 110 people with advanced solid tumours that had spread or could not be removed surgically. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for early signs th…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called SNB-101 in 21 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, breast, and lung cancers) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. SNB-101 is a nanoparticle version of SN-38, the active part of a common chemotherapy dru…

This early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called CyPep-1, injected directly into tumors, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involved 60 adults with advanced solid cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were…

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called VS-6766, given alone or with everolimus, in 104 adults with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe, tolerable dosing schedule and measure h…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and azacitidine (a drug that affects gene activity), in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had worsened after initial treatment. The goal was to see if this combination could help control the …

This study tested a new immunotherapy drug, ezabenlimab, combined with other cancer medicines in 211 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank or disappeared. Participants received different drug combinations, and doctors monitore…

This study tested two experimental drugs (BI 754111 and BI 754091) that help the immune system attack cancer. It included 172 adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer that had returned after prior treatment. The first part found the safest dose, and…

This phase II trial tested whether adding paricalcitol (a vitamin D drug) and hydroxychloroquine (an autophagy inhibitor) to standard chemotherapy could help shrink tumors in 10 people with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if the combination improved …

This pilot study tested a new type of immune cell therapy called anti-ALPP CAR-T cells in 5 patients with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (ALPP). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. Patients first received chemotherapy to prepare …

This study compared miniinvasive (robotic or laparoscopic) Whipple surgery to the traditional open approach in 320 patients with pancreatic, bile duct, or ampulla of Vater cancers. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer complications like pancreatic leaks, bleeding, or i…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called CUE-102 in 42 adults with certain advanced cancers (colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, or ovarian) that had returned or spread despite prior treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells that carry a s…

This early-phase study tested a new type of immunotherapy called ALPP CAR-T cells in 5 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The therapy involves genetically modifying a patient's own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer cells tha…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986288, both by itself and combined with the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 219 people with advanced solid tumors that had worsened after standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, a…

This phase 3 trial tested a wearable device called Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The device sends low-intensity electric fields to the tumor area to disrup…

This early-phase trial tested whether adding two chemotherapy drugs (6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine) to an immunotherapy drug (Atezolizumab) could help treat advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study enrolled 18 adults with metastati…

This study looked at the safety of LYNPARZA (olaparib) when used as a maintenance treatment after platinum-based chemotherapy in 130 patients with BRCA-mutated pancreatic cancer that could not be surgically removed. Researchers tracked side effects like bone marrow problems, lung…

This study looked at 211 people with advanced pancreatic cancer whose first treatment (FOLFIRINOX) stopped working or caused too many side effects. Researchers compared a two-drug combination (gemcitabine and paclitaxel) against gemcitabine alone to see if the combo helped people…

This study tested a new drug called ALRN-6924 in 142 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have a normal p53 gene. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants had cancers that did not respond to standard treatments or had no standard …

This early-phase study tested a new drug called JAB-8263 in 41 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study is now complete.

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called MRX-2843 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back after other treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers monitored side effects and how the drug moved through the b…

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called ADG116, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The study included 72 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Some participants received ADG116 alone, while others g…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called FL115 in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. FL115 is designed to strengthen the body's immune cells to fight cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose, wh…

This early-phase study tested a combination of two experimental drugs (BGB-283 and PD-0325901) in 91 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial is no…

This study tested an experimental drug called RC88 in 198 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow their growth. The study was completed and looked at sid…

This study tested a new drug called IBI334 in 28 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and see if it helps control the cancer. The study is now complete.

This early-stage trial tested a new biologic drug called ZGGS15 in 22 adults with advanced solid tumors who had no standard treatment options left. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and look for early signs that the drug might control tumor growth. Partici…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called JAB-BX102, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, while also …

This early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT8006 in 216 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose for future studies. This is not a cure, but a step toward better control…

This early-phase study tested an experimental oral drug called Q702 in 51 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also looking at whether the drug could shrink …

This trial tested a two-step treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. First, a laser heats and destroys part of the tumor. Then, a drug called IP-001 is injected directly into the treated area to help the immune system recogniz…

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 …

This early-stage trial tested an oral drug called JAB-3312 in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked …

This phase 1 study tested an experimental drug called LY3039478 in 247 people with advanced or metastatic cancer, including lymphoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how the drug affects the body. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might shrink tumors.

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called NB003 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it could shrink tumors. The study is now complete, an…

This study tested an injectable drug called RC88 in 41 people with advanced solid tumours who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study is now complete, and results will help guide future research.

This phase 2 trial tested a new drug called onvansertib combined with standard chemotherapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had already been treated once. The study enrolled 41 adults and measured how many patients' tumors shrank. The goal is to find a better se…

This study compared robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery to the standard open approach for people with pancreatic and related tumors. Researchers wanted to see if robotic surgery could help patients recover faster after the operation. A total of 268 patients took part across multi…

This early-phase study tested a new daily pill, ASC61, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers looked for side effects and measured tumor respons…

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called ezabenlimab, alone or combined with another drug (BI 754111), in 146 Asian patients with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors in cancers…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called E7090 in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for early signs of effectiveness, especially in patients whose tumors have certain…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called ABBV-155, given alone or with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel or docetaxel), in 168 adults with advanced solid tumors that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for early…

This phase 2 trial tested whether a new way of targeting radiation (based on where the cancer usually comes back) works better than the standard method for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. 96 patients received either the new or standard radiation. The study looked at how long …

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called BAT6026 in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body …

This early-stage study tested a new drug called BAT1308 in 59 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body. Th…

This early-stage study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab and nivolumab) in 24 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, how the drugs move through the b…

This early-phase study tested a combination of two experimental drugs (AK127 and AK104) in 67 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumours that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking for s…

This early-phase trial tested a new treatment called CTX131 for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses donor immune cells that are gene-edited to target a protein called CD70 found on cancer cells. The study enrolled 19…

This early-phase trial tested a new way to treat advanced cancers that have spread. It combined a special type of radiation with two immunotherapy drugs (MEDI4736 and tremelimumab) to see if the combination is safe and tolerable. The study included 53 adults with advanced melanom…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug, GEN1056, in 26 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might shrink tumors.

This study tested a cancer vaccine called ETBX-011 in 43 people with advanced colorectal, lung, breast, or prostate cancers that produce a protein called CEA. The vaccine uses a modified virus to teach the immune system to attack cancer cells making CEA. The main goals were to ch…

This small pilot study tested whether adding a vitamin D-like drug called paricalcitol to standard chemotherapy could help people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had stopped responding. 27 patients received chemotherapy first, then paricalcitol was added if their disease sta…

This study tested several immunotherapy-based drug combinations in 341 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Participants were split into two groups: those who had not yet received treatment and those who had already tried one type of chemotherapy. The goal was to see if thes…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called BR101 in 15 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it shows any signs of shrinking tumors. Participants receiv…

This phase 2 trial tested two drugs, cabozantinib and pembrolizumab, in 21 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth. The study is complete, and results may help guide futur…

This study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986249, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 356 people with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked at whether the tumors shran…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of three drugs—afuresertib, sintilimab, and chemotherapy—in 22 adults with solid tumors (including lung, cervical, and stomach cancers) that had stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the …

This early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, alone or combined with atezolizumab (Tecentriq), in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see if t…

This early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, both alone and combined with pembrolizumab, in 87 adults with advanced solid tumors that had progressed after standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study is comple…

This early-phase study tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB018, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only one person took part, …

This study tested a new combination of drugs (ABT-888 plus chemotherapy) in 64 people with pancreatic cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if adding ABT-888, which blocks cancer cells from fixing DNA damage, could make chemotherapy work better and shrink tumors. The study …

This early-phase study tested a new drug called boserolimab (MK-5890), either alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA), in 182 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung and breast cancers. The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called HCW9218 in 18 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The drug is designed to both activate immune cells and block signals that help tumors grow. The main goal was to find a safe do…

This study offers continued access to tazemetostat for 58 people with various cancers who already benefited from the drug in earlier trials. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and side effects. Participants must have shown clinical benefit from tazemetostat before joini…

This pilot study tested a highly targeted form of radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in 36 patients with pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery or had come back after other treatments. The main goal was to see how safe the treatment was by…

This early-phase trial tested different combinations of immunotherapy drugs with standard chemotherapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had not been treated before. The main goal was to check safety and see if the combinations could shrink tumors or control the d…

This study tested a smartphone app to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) lose weight. The app tracked diet and activity as part of a behavioral weight loss program. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked by participants. The study involved 6…

This study tested a new experimental therapy using special immune cells (T cells) trained to attack proteins found on pancreatic cancer cells. The trial included 37 patients whose cancer had returned or not responded to standard treatment, or who chose not to have chemotherapy. T…

This study tested a new drug called DF9001, which helps the body's natural killer cells attack cancer cells. It was given alone or with another immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) to 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have the EGFR protein. The goal was to check safety and find …

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug (MK-1454) injected directly into tumors, either alone or with pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in 156 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study also…

This study tested a new oral drug called RP-3500 (camonsertib), alone or combined with talazoparib or gemcitabine, in 276 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic mutations. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkag…

This study looked at nearly 1,000 adults having pancreatic surgery to see which antibiotic, cefoxitin or piperacillin-tazobactam, works better at preventing wound infections within 30 days after the operation. Participants received one of the two antibiotics before surgery. The g…

This early-phase trial tested two drugs—sapanisertib and ziv-aflibercept—in 83 people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Sapanisertib blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow, whil…

This early-phase trial tested a new antibody drug called AGEN1777, given alone or with another antibody (a PD-1 inhibitor), in 25 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and se…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two experimental drugs, vobramitamab duocarmazine and lorigerlimab, in 31 people with advanced solid tumors like prostate, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Participants recei…

This study tested whether adding an immunotherapy drug (ipilimumab or nivolumab) to niraparib, a targeted therapy, can prevent advanced pancreatic cancer from growing. It enrolled 104 adults whose cancer had not worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal was to see how …

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called MK-4830, either by itself or combined with other cancer therapies like pembrolizumab, in 470 people with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if tumors shrank. The study …

This early-phase study tested a new drug called AMG 256 in 34 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured by standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for future studies. Researchers monitored side effects and how the…

This study tested a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy for people whose cancer has spread to the liver. 92 adults with 1 to 4 liver tumors received this treatment. The goal was to see if it could stop tumor growth and cause fewer side effects than standard radia…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called BI 836880 in 29 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was not designed to cure cancer, but to gather information …

This study tested a new treatment plan for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. It combined chemotherapy with drugs that change how genes work and boost the immune system. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and can help control the disease. 75 patient…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called ABBV-CLS-579, given alone or with other cancer treatments, in 101 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard therapy. The main goal was to find safe and tolerable doses, not to prove the drug…

This early-phase study tested a combination of three drugs—selinexor, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in 11 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the safety and tolerability of the combination, whi…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called RiMO-301, injected directly into tumors, along with standard radiation. It involved 32 people with advanced cancers that could not be cured. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for any early signs of tumor shrinkage.

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called TPST-1495, taken as a pill, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab). The trial included 89 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, head and neck, and endometrial cancers wh…

This completed phase I trial tested whether higher doses of a precise type of radiation called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) are safe for people with pancreatic cancer. Thirty patients with inoperable or locally advanced pancreatic cancer received five targeted radiation …

This early-phase trial tested an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 in 25 people with KRAS-mutated pancreatic, colorectal, lung, ovarian, or bile duct cancers who had signs of remaining disease after standard treatment. The therapy aims to train the immune system to attack…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called PTX-100 in 25 people with advanced cancers like multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and certain solid tumors. The goal was to find safe doses and understand how the drug behaves in the body. Participants received the drug by IV for five day…

This study follows people with a significantly elevated risk of pancreatic cancer—due to inherited gene mutations or strong family history—who choose to undergo early detection testing. Participants receive endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and MRI scans on an alternating schedule ever…

This trial evaluates a new biopsy needle (Micro-Tech FNB) used during endoscopic ultrasound to collect tissue samples from suspected pancreatic tumors. The goal is to see if this needle provides accurate diagnoses and yields enough high-quality tissue for genetic sequencing, whic…

This trial is evaluating whether a specialized ultrasound technique, called shear wave elastography, can accurately identify pancreatic cancer. The study will include 130 adults with a solid pancreatic mass of unknown cause. By measuring tissue stiffness, the technique may help d…

This pilot study tested whether ultrasound can detect nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with gastrointestinal cancer. Twenty participants who had or were receiving oxaliplatin and had symptoms of nerve damage underwent nerve ultrasounds, skin biop…

This early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…

This study tests a special SPECT imaging agent that seeks out a protein called LRRC15, found on many aggressive cancers like pancreatic, breast, lung, and brain tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors diagnose and stage these cancers more accurately. Healthy volu…

This study tested whether a PET scan using a tracer called 18F-FAZA can measure low oxygen levels (hypoxia) in pancreatic cancer. Hypoxia can affect how the cancer grows and responds to treatment. 48 adults with pancreatic cancer received the scan, and researchers also collected …

This completed Phase 3 trial tested a special PET-CT scan using a radioactive tracer called gallium-68 DOTATOC to find neuroendocrine tumors in the stomach, intestines, and pancreas. 69 adults with confirmed or suspected tumors received the scan. The goal was to see how accuratel…

This study tested a radioactive tracer called [68Ga]FAPI-46, used with a PET scan, to see if it can better detect pancreatic cancer cells. 63 adults with early-stage pancreatic cancer received the tracer before surgery. The goal was to see how well the scan matches the actual can…

This phase 1 trial tested a new radioactive imaging agent called 64Cu-DOTA-ECL1i to see if it can detect a protein called CCR2 in pancreatic tumors using PET scans. The study involved 69 adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma at various stages. The goal was to see if the sc…

This study looked at whether a special ultrasound done before surgery can find small cancer spots that have spread from the main pancreatic tumor. Doctors used an endoscopic ultrasound to check lymph nodes near and far from the tumor. The goal was to see if this method could impr…

This study tested a new blood test that looks for tiny particles (exosomes) released by cancer cells to find early liver spread in people with pancreatic cancer before they have surgery. The goal is to help doctors decide the best treatment plan by identifying patients at high ri…

This study looked at 477 adults with pancreatic cysts to find better ways to tell which cysts are harmless and which might become cancer. Researchers combined medical images, patient history, and fluid from the cysts to create a more accurate prediction model. The goal is to help…

This study looked at new markers in blood and urine to detect and predict the severity of drug-associated acute pancreatitis in adults. Researchers compared these markers in 175 patients with drug-induced pancreatitis, other pancreatic diseases, and healthy volunteers. The goal i…

This study tested a new radioactive tracer called [18F]FAPI-74 for PET scans in people with gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, bile duct, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. The goal was to see if the tracer can accurately detect cancer cells by comparing scan re…

This study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-Exendin-4, used with PET/CT scans, to see if it can better detect insulinoma—a rare tumor in the pancreas that causes dangerously low blood sugar. Twenty participants with confirmed insulinoma received the tracer and underwent…

This study used artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans and tissue samples from 247 pancreatic cancer patients. The goal was to create a model that predicts how the cancer will behave and how well patients will respond to chemotherapy. The model showed promising accuracy, but…

This early study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FDS in 16 people with suspected bacterial or fungal infections. The tracer is designed to light up infection sites on PET/CT scans, helping doctors see exactly where an infection is. The goal was to check how the tracer …

This study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…

This study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…

This study tested whether omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could prevent nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in 46 adults with colorectal or pancreatic cancer. Participants took omeprazole before and during chemotherapy cycles. The goal was to see if it redu…

This study looked at 2,000 adults with solid tumors to find the best dose of olanzapine for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. Researchers compared 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg doses to see which works best with the fewest side effects like daytime sleepines…

This study tested whether a device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear could reduce delayed stomach emptying after a major pancreatic surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy). 84 patients were randomly assigned to receive the stimulation during surgery or not. The goa…

This trial tests whether an AI emotional companion app can improve depression, anxiety, and demoralization in adults with advanced cancer. Participants use a mobile app where a virtual character holds conversations, reads emotional cues, and offers a link to a human hotline if di…

This study tests whether a conversation game called 'Hello' can help people with cancer and their loved ones discuss advance care planning—decisions about future medical care. Participants will play either the Hello game or a similar conversation game, complete questionnaires, an…

This trial tests whether laser acupuncture, a non-invasive therapy using low-intensity light on traditional acupoints, can relieve constipation in people with advanced cancer. Participants are adults with advanced cancer who have constipation despite using laxatives. The study me…

This early-stage study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can reduce depression and anxiety in people with advanced pancreatic, biliary, or other gastrointestinal cancers. The study enrolls 24 adults aged 19-85 with stage IV or in…

This phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling a blend of peppermint and lemon essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting in people receiving their first chemotherapy for a solid tumor. Participants will inhale the oils four times daily and whenever nausea strikes, with symptoms tr…

This trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided injection of alcohol and a numbing agent around the celiac ganglia can relieve pain in people newly diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Participants receive either the nerve block or a sham procedure, alongside standard pain …

This study tests whether a low dose of oral ketamine can safely help with anxiety in people with pancreatic cancer. Twenty participants will receive both ketamine and a placebo at different times to compare effects. The main goal is to see if such a study is even possible, not to…

This trial tests whether a new care approach, called PediQUEST Response, can improve quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced cancer. Participants use an app to regularly report symptoms and quality of life, and a palliative care team receives the…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…

This study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…

This study tests a program called STRONG that gives pancreatic cancer patients extra support from a dietician and a Fitbit to track their food intake. The goal is to see if patients find the program helpful and easy to stick with while they are on chemotherapy. About 80 adults wi…

This trial tests whether a wearable sensor called the Alio Smart Patch can help catch early signs of febrile neutropenia, a serious infection risk from chemotherapy. Thirty adults with certain cancers will wear the patch and a glucose monitor at home, with a remote care team watc…

This study tested a home monitoring system for people with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving a strong chemotherapy called mFOLFIRINOX. The system tracked symptoms, activity, sleep, and weight using connected devices and an online platform. The goal was to see if early alerts c…

This study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…

This study tested whether the drug benralizumab can safely reduce skin rashes caused by cancer treatments like checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to lower the number of high-grade rashes to milder ones, which could improve quality of life and help patients stay on their cancer t…

This study tested an investigational drug called ponsegromab in 187 adults with lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer who also had cachexia—a condition causing severe weight loss, loss of appetite, and fatigue. The goal was to see if ponsegromab could help patients gain weight a…

This pilot study tested a scalp cooling device (Paxman) to prevent hair loss in 9 people with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the cap could keep hair loss mild (less than 50% hair loss) and improve comfort. Results focused on hair preserv…

This study tested whether silkworm pupa tablets can improve nutrition and reduce frailty in people who had surgery for stomach, colorectal, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer. 120 participants took the tablets for 3 months. Researchers measured weight, frailty, muscle mass, and qua…

This study tested a special pain coping skills program for people with advanced solid tumor cancer who have pain that interferes with daily activities. 211 patients were randomly assigned to either the program or standard care. The program taught ways to manage pain and find mean…

This study tested a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) to treat pain in 19 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if zapping the celiac ganglion—a bundle of nerves—could reduce …

This study looked at whether mindfulness exercises can lower stress and improve communication between patients with liver disease and their doctors. 56 adults took part, answering surveys about their stress, anxiety, and how well they felt they could share decisions with their he…

This pilot study tested a 12-week digital health coaching program for people with pancreatic cancer and their caregivers. The program included coaching sessions by phone, text, or email to help manage symptoms. The study aimed to see if the program was easy to use and if particip…

This phase 2 trial looked at whether adding acupuncture and acupressure to oral cryotherapy (sucking on ice chips) can reduce nerve pain caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with gastrointestinal cancers. 78 patients were split into two groups: one got cryotherapy alone, …

This study looked at whether taking statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) can reduce hearing loss caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. 56 adults who were about to start chemotherapy took part. The goal was to see if statins could protect their ears fr…

This study tested a program that teaches couples communication skills when one partner has advanced cancer. About 440 patients and their partners took part, with half receiving the training and half getting general healthy living information. The goal was to see if the training c…

This study tested whether using creams with niacinamide and shea butter can prevent or reduce skin itching in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. 130 adults with solid tumors starting checkpoint inhibitor treatment were randomly assigned to use either the test cream or a con…

This study looked at whether having a palliative care team work alongside surgeons improves quality of life for patients with gastrointestinal cancers like pancreatic or liver cancer. About 379 patients and their family members took part. The main goal was to see if this team app…

This study looked at whether giving an additional anesthetic nerve block after pancreatic surgery helps patients use fewer opioid painkillers. 136 adults having open pancreatic surgery for cancer were randomly assigned to receive either one nerve block or a repeat block. The main…

This study tested a drug called telotristat ethyl in 23 people with advanced pancreatic cancer who had lost at least 10% of their body weight. The goal was to see if the drug could help them stabilize or gain weight by reducing bowel movements. Maintaining weight may help patient…

This study looked at placing a small metal tube (stent) into the portal vein of 63 cancer patients whose vein was blocked by a tumor. The goal was to relieve serious symptoms like fluid buildup in the belly or bleeding in the gut. The procedure was done through a needle in the li…

This study tested whether Reiki, a relaxation therapy where a practitioner places hands on or near the body, could help cancer patients with symptoms like pain and fatigue. Ten adults with cancer who had at least three bothersome symptoms received up to six Reiki sessions. Resear…

This study tested a web-based program to help children aged 8-17 with cancer adjust to returning to school. The program included modules for children, parents, teachers, and peers, focusing on communication, coping, and social skills. Twenty children participated, and researchers…

This study looked at whether monthly visits to a hospital day care that includes palliative care can improve quality of life for adults with advanced cancer. 144 patients with a life expectancy between 2 and 12 months took part. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, fa…

This study collects videos and images from 1,650 adults having a camera test of their stomach or bowel (endoscopy). Researchers will use these recordings to see how well artificial intelligence (AI) can spot early signs of cancer. The goal is to improve detection and help doctors…

This study followed 150 people with solid tumors who were starting immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) as part of their regular care. Researchers collected data on side effects and asked patients to fill out questionnaires before each treatment. The goal was to better un…

This study looked at whether offering genetic testing to all young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) is better than only testing those who meet certain guidelines. About 749 participants were randomly assigned to either universal testing with a broad gene panel or standard testing …

Researchers at a large hospital in Seoul reviewed records from nearly 33,000 adults who had curative-intent surgery for one of seven cancers in the abdomen or pelvis: pancreatic, gastric, rectal, cervical, endometrial, kidney, or prostate. They grouped patients by whether they re…

Researchers want to learn which molecules on cancer cells the immune system attacks when checkpoint inhibitor drugs work well. They collect tumor and blood samples from adults with solid tumors who respond to these drugs, either during treatment or after surgery. The team then se…

This study is testing whether a green dye called ICG can help surgeons see tumors more clearly during surgery in children and teens with solid tumors. The dye is injected before surgery and makes tumor tissue glow under a special camera. The goal is to see if this technique helps…

This study looked at how cancer treatment changes patients' ability to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Researchers followed 116 patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy, checking their diet adherence and sensory changes (taste and smell) at the start and after 9 weeks. Th…

This study is testing whether a special type of ultrasound, called endoscopic ultrasound elastography, can predict the texture of the pancreas and the risk of a pancreatic fistula after a major surgery called pancreaticoduodenectomy. The study will enroll 100 adults scheduled for…

This study looks at whether a short risk-assessment tool, called the CARG score, can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in cancer patients aged 70 and older. Participants will answer questions about their health and daily function before starting a new chemotherapy reg…

This study looked at whether a special website or coaching phone calls could help more people with a personal or family history of certain cancers get genetic testing. Over 800 participants were randomly assigned to one of these two methods or to standard care. The goal was to se…

This trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…

This study reviews existing medical records to understand how blood clots (VTE) are treated in people with active cancer or a history of cancer. Researchers will look at which blood thinners are used, how often clots come back, and the costs involved. No new treatments are given—…

This study examines how children under 18 with cancer or a history of a stem cell transplant do when they need a machine called ECMO to help them breathe. Researchers looked at bleeding, infections, and survival rates in children treated at one hospital, and compared survival wit…

This study uses endoscopic ultrasound—a tiny ultrasound probe on a flexible tube passed through the mouth—to measure the size of the common bile duct in people with jaundice caused by pancreatic or bile duct tumors. Researchers aim to better understand how these tumors compress t…

This study investigates low-oxygen (hypoxic) areas within pancreatic tumors by giving patients a special marker before surgery. The marker highlights oxygen-deprived regions in the removed tumor tissue. Researchers will then analyze how these hypoxic zones relate to patient survi…

This study aims to create a simple risk score to identify patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) who are at high risk of their cancer returning after surgery. Current methods are not very good at predicting individual risk. Researchers will analyze data from ove…

This study looked at whether having a special consultation with a radiotherapy technician (called a manipulator) helps cancer patients feel more informed about their treatment. Researchers enrolled 308 adults with various cancers who were getting radiation therapy. They compared …

This study looks at the DNA of 100 children (and young adults up to age 17) who have cancer, along with the DNA of their healthy parents. The goal is to find genetic changes that may have caused the cancer. By comparing the child's DNA to both parents', researchers hope to discov…

This study creates a registry of adults with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. Researchers at eight specialist centers across Europe will track how doctors prescribe pancreatic enzyme r…

This study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing…

This study looks at whether it's possible for people diagnosed with solid tumors to have a follow-up visit with their general practitioner within 15 days of learning their diagnosis. Researchers will track how many patients actually attend this visit and why some might not. The g…

This study observed 255 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to understand why some develop skin side effects. Researchers measured immune markers and lipids in the skin and blood. The goal is to identify patterns that could predict or explain these reactions.

This study looked at 58 patients scheduled for pancreatic surgery due to suspected cancer. Researchers collected blood samples before and after surgery to measure immune function and inflammation. They then tracked complications like low blood pressure and infections. The goal wa…

This study reviewed medical records of 500 adults treated for benign or malignant pancreatic and stomach diseases from 2005 onward. Researchers looked at overall survival after various treatments. The goal was to understand real-world outcomes, not to test a new drug or procedure…

This study looked at medical records of 938 adults with solid tumors who received immunotherapy. Researchers compared how well the treatment worked when cancer had spread to different organs like the liver, brain, lung, or bone. The goal is to understand why some metastatic sites…

This pilot study tested whether it's possible to adjust proton radiation plans each day while the patient is on the treatment table. Ten adults with solid tumors took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and practical enough to study in a larger trial.

This study looked at a thin layer inside blood vessels called the glycocalyx in 78 adults having major abdominal surgery. Researchers used a special camera to measure changes in this layer during and after surgery. The goal was to see if tracking glycocalyx thickness could help d…

This study created and tested an educational website to help Black and African American cancer patients learn about personalized cancer treatments and clinical trials. Researchers interviewed 48 patients and caregivers, then tested the website with 33 patients. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether an AI computer program could suggest cancer treatments that match what experts recommend. Researchers reviewed medical records of 30 people with stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. They entered key details into the AI and compared its suggestions to…

This study followed 159 people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, biliary, or esophageal cancers who were starting a new line of therapy. Researchers collected blood samples (tumor markers and liquid biopsies) and patient-reported quality-of-life data to see if these could p…

This study tracked 295 adults who had high-risk surgery for stomach, esophagus, pancreas, or liver cancer. Researchers measured quality of life before surgery and again at 6 and 12 months after. They also asked patients and their family members if they regretted the decision to h…

This study followed 99 people who had both an operable pancreatic tumor and diabetes for one year after surgery. Researchers tracked their fatigue, blood sugar control, diabetes self-care, and quality of life to understand how these factors change over time. The goal was to learn…

This study aimed to find biological markers (biomarkers) in pancreatic tumor cells and blood that could help predict how well a patient might respond to treatment. Researchers analyzed genetic and protein information from tumor samples collected via ultrasound-guided biopsy, as w…

This study looked at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer. Researchers enrolled 550 adults with various solid tumors that had spread. They took biopsy or blood samples to search for genetic chang…

This study looked at over 2,000 older adults (80+) with pancreatic cancer that hadn't spread, all in good general health. Researchers compared those who had surgery to remove the tumor with those who didn't, using data from a German cancer registry. The goal was to see if surgery…

This study looked at whether giving a short, strong dose of radiation right before surgery is possible for people with pancreatic cancer. Ten patients took part to see if the approach was safe and could help surgeons remove the tumor completely. The main goal was to check for com…

This study tested whether it is safe and possible to collect a blood sample from the portal vein (a major liver blood vessel) during a routine endoscopic ultrasound in 23 people with pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find and count circulating tumor cells (cancer cells in the bl…

This study examined small RNA molecules called microRNAs in tissue samples from 57 people with pancreatic cancer. The samples were collected during a routine endoscopic ultrasound procedure. Researchers aimed to see if certain microRNA patterns are linked to how aggressive the ca…

This completed study tested whether a new biomarker called 'mass response' can predict how well a cancer therapy will work. Researchers collected tumor cells from 72 patients with various cancers through fluid drainage or biopsies. The goal was to see if this biomarker could guid…

This completed study looked at whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can find genetic markers that predict how well pancreatic cancer treatments work. Researchers analyzed DNA from tumors circulating in the blood of 420 patients with pancreatic cancer. The goal was to disco…

This completed study looked at 300 cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors to see if measuring troponin levels could help detect serious heart problems early. The goal was to prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke without unnecessarily s…

This study looked at how immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer drug, might affect blood vessels and increase heart risks. Researchers measured blood vessel function and checked for related markers in 39 cancer patients before and after starting treatment. The goal was to…

This study looked at 120 adults with breast, pancreatic, or biliary cancer to see if a new 3D measurement method (TDTP-RECIST) is better than the standard way (RECIST 1.1) for tracking tumor shrinkage before surgery. Researchers compared imaging results with actual tumor tissue r…

This study tested whether squirting vinegar into the small intestine during an endoscopy can help collect pancreatic juice for cancer testing. 75 people with suspected pancreatic cancer took part. The goal was to see if this method works and find the best amount of vinegar and co…

This study tested whether having a clinical pharmacist review medications for cancer patients before they start treatment could prevent drug-related problems. Researchers observed 440 adults with solid tumors who were about to receive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or oral targeted…

This study tested a newer biopsy method called fine-needle biopsy (FNB) for diagnosing pancreatic masses. Researchers wanted to see if FNB could provide better tissue samples than the standard fine-needle aspiration (FNA) without needing a cytologist on site. Fifty-two adults wit…

This pilot study looked at whether repeated FDG-PET/CT scans can help select patients and evaluate how well a special chemotherapy (PIPAC) works for cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. 34 patients with various abdominal cancers were included. The goal was to see …

This study looked at how often a muscle enzyme called CPK increases in people with solid tumors who are taking a type of targeted therapy called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Researchers measured CPK levels in routine blood tests from 154 patients and checked if high levels …

This study looked at how common frailty is in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors who visited a cancer center. Researchers used a short questionnaire called VES-13 to screen patients before their doctor visit. They also compared the test results with the doctor's own judgm…

This study compared anxiety, depression, and quality of life between 125 cancer patients who joined clinical trials and those who received standard treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress and emotional well-being. The goal was to understand how trial particip…

This study looked at 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who were already on or about to start checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and also needed palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief. Researchers wanted to see if the combination was safe (less than 30% severe side effects)…

This study tested a digital chatbot (called CATALYST) to help cancer survivors learn about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk. Fifty adults who had certain cancers (like breast, ovarian, or prostate) used the chatbot or received usual care. The goal was to see if the chatb…

This study looked at 3,000 adults with pancreatic cysts to find better ways to tell harmless cysts from those that might become cancer. Researchers used imaging scans, cyst fluid analysis, and genetic markers to improve accuracy. The goal is to help doctors make better decisions …

This study looked at hospital records from Germany over 14 years to see how often surgeons remove both the pancreatic tumor and any liver metastases in a single operation. The goal was to understand current practice and check whether adding liver surgery increases the risk of dea…

This study watched 225 people with solid tumors who got a drug called G-CSF during chemotherapy. G-CSF can cause bone pain. Researchers measured pain levels and tracked what treatments (like pain relievers or other methods) helped. They also checked quality of life, fatigue, mood…

This study looked at whether two simple frailty questionnaires (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients receiving standard chemotherapy and checked their frailty, nutr…

This study looked at how safe and effective a precise type of radiation therapy (SBRT) is for treating liver tumors, liver metastases, and pancreatic tumors. It involved 65 adult patients who were already scheduled for SBRT. The goal was to monitor and improve the treatment proce…

This study looked back at over 2,400 pancreatic cancer patients who had surgery with vein reconstruction. It compared those who had open surgery to those who had minimally invasive surgery (like laparoscopy or robot-assisted). The goal was to see which approach leads to fewer com…

This study looked at 40 patients with pancreatic cancer to measure circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in blood from a vein near the pancreas and in the arm, as well as in fluid from the belly, during surgery. The goal was to see if these DNA levels could help predict how the disease p…

This study looked at 236 adults with breast, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer who sought a second opinion at the University of Colorado. Researchers reviewed medical records to see if patients stayed for treatment or went elsewhere. The goal was to understand what factors influen…

This study looks at how two common drugs—rifampicin (an antibiotic) and itraconazole (an antifungal)—affect the levels of a new cancer drug called BI 907828 in the blood. It involves 33 adults with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to previous treatments. Participants …

This study looked at whether organochlorine pesticides, which build up in body fat over time, are more common in people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers compared fat and urine samples from 56 patients undergoing surgery—some with pancreatic cancer and some without. The goal wa…

This French study asked 49 cancer patients how they felt about switching from hospital to home-based immunotherapy. The goal was to see if home treatment improved their satisfaction with care. It was an observational study, meaning no new treatments were tested—just patient exper…

This study tested two new methods to measure pressure and stiffness inside solid tumors in 27 patients. One method uses a thin catheter to measure pressure directly, and the other uses sound waves like an ultrasound to check stiffness. The goal was to see if these measurements co…

This study looked at 300 people with pancreatic cancer to see if changes in a specific type of tumor cell in the blood (called mesenchymal circulating tumor cells) could predict how well they respond to treatment and how long they live. Researchers tracked these cells over time i…

This study looked at whether two easy-to-use frailty checklists (FRAIL and FiND) can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in adults aged 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 84 patients who had already had surgery and were receiving standard c…

This study tracked 300 cancer patients receiving their first round of chemotherapy to see how often nausea and vomiting still happen, even with standard anti-nausea medicines. Participants filled out questionnaires about their symptoms in the first 24 hours and up to 4 days after…

This study tested whether giving cancer patients a list of questions to ask their doctors helps them feel more empowered and less anxious. About 96 patients, along with nurses and doctors, took surveys and shared their experiences. The goal is to improve communication and make pa…

This completed study observed 178 patients with advanced cancer, chronic kidney failure, or chronic lung diseases to assess their palliative care needs and survival factors. Researchers used two scoring tools to evaluate when and how to best introduce palliative care alongside re…

This completed study followed 183 cancer patients starting checkpoint inhibitor therapy to see how often they develop autoantibodies—proteins that can mistakenly attack the body's own tissues. Researchers collected blood samples to track changes in several types of autoantibodies…

This study tested whether an electronic diary app helps cancer patients take their oral medications more consistently than a traditional paper diary. A total of 124 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers were randomly assigned to use either the app or a paper diary to track th…

This study looked at 35 people having surgery for pancreatic cancer to see if moving the tumor during the operation causes more cancer DNA to enter the bloodstream. Researchers took blood samples before, during, and after surgery to track these DNA levels. The goal was to better …

This completed study looked at how well early COVID-19 antiviral therapies work in cancer patients. Researchers tracked 112 patients with solid tumors who received these treatments to see how many needed hospitalization within 14 days. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps and impro…

This study looked at the genes in tumors from 332 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if genetic changes could help doctors choose better treatments. Researchers compared genetic information with how patients responded to their first chemotherapy. This is …

This early-phase study tested the safety and drug levels of belinostat in 17 patients with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that had not responded to prior treatments. Researchers grouped patients by their UGT1A1 gene type to see if genetic differences affect how the drug i…

This study looked at how patients recover after robotic surgery to remove part of the pancreas (pancreaticoduodenectomy). It included 91 adults with tumors in the pancreas or nearby areas. The main goal was to see how long they stayed in the hospital and how quickly they returned…

This study looked at whether it is safe and possible to grow mini-tumors (organoids) from pancreatic cancer samples in the lab. 60 patients with pancreatic cancer provided tumor tissue during surgery or biopsy. The goal was to see if these organoids could be used to test differen…

This study tested whether removing surgical drains early (4 days after surgery) instead of the usual 10-15 days reduces infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy, a major operation for pancreatic tumors. 141 patients were included, and those without a pancreatic leak were randomly…

This study observed 799 adults with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer in Korea to see which chemotherapy treatments doctors actually use and why. Researchers tracked treatment choices, survival times, and quality of life. The goal was to understand real-world practice, not…

This study looked at whether the types of bacteria in the gut are linked to whether pancreatic cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared stool samples from 55 patients with and without lymph node spread. They hope to find bacterial and chemical clues that coul…