Pancreas cancer

This early-stage trial tests a new therapy called MT-601, which uses a patient's own immune T-cells trained to recognize multiple cancer-related targets. It is for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The study will check safety …

Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early, and screening guidelines for high-risk people remain uncertain. Researchers at UNC are testing an electronic decision support tool that guides patients and doctors through a shared conversation about whether to screen. The pilot study enr…

This trial is testing whether a breath analysis device can detect unique chemical patterns—called volatile organic compounds—that may signal the presence of cancer. Researchers will collect breath samples from 1,000 people with various cancers and 1,000 healthy volunteers, then u…

This study tests whether scheduled meditation using the Headspace app can improve recovery after pancreatectomy (surgery to remove part of the pancreas). Seventy patients will be asked to meditate regularly before and after surgery, and researchers will track pain, anxiety, sleep…

This study explores whether a personalized music therapy session, called music-assisted relaxation and imagery (MARI), can reduce pain and change gene activity in people recovering from open surgery for stomach, pancreas, bile duct, liver, or peritoneal cancer. Participants will …

This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can help people with gastrointestinal or lung cancer handle chemotherapy better. Up to 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic and resistance exercise group or a stretching group. All activities are do…

This study looks at whether showing patients a short educational video before they sign consent for Whipple surgery (a complex operation for pancreas cancer) helps them understand the procedure better and feel more satisfied. About 60 adults will be split into two groups: one get…

This study will include about 2,748 people with breast, gynecologic, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to see if adding patient-reported outcomes—like symptoms, preferences, and travel distance—to tumor board discussions helps doctors make better treatment decisions. The goa…