PANCREATIC NEOPLASMS

This study looked at the safety of the drug LYNPARZA when used as a long-term treatment after chemotherapy in 130 people with a type of pancreatic cancer linked to BRCA gene changes. The goal was to track side effects like bone marrow problems, lung issues, new cancers, and risks…

This study tested a new treatment for people with pancreatic cancer that spread only to the liver, after their first chemotherapy stopped working. The treatment delivers two chemotherapy drugs directly to the liver through a thin tube, followed by more chemo either through the tu…

This early-phase study tested whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbate) to standard radiation and chemotherapy is safe for people with pancreatic cancer. Sixteen participants received the combination therapy. The main goal was to check for serious side effects, while also tr…

This study looked at 141 people who had pancreatic surgery to remove tumors. Doctors wanted to see if taking out the surgical drains early (4 days after surgery) would lead to fewer infections compared to the usual practice of leaving drains in for 10-15 days. The goal was to fin…

This study tested a special type of radiation therapy (SBRT) that targets pancreatic tumors while the patient breathes. It included 36 adults 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…

This study looked at 319 adults having a procedure called ERCP, which helps diagnose and treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreas. Researchers compared a standard reusable endoscope with one that has a single-use disposable cover to see if one caused fewer complications like…

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. Researchers then tested different chemotherapy drugs on these organoi…

This study looked at 65 adults with liver or pancreatic tumors who received a type of focused radiation called SBRT. The goal was to track how safe and effective the treatment was, and to improve the process. No new treatment was tested; instead, researchers observed standard car…

This study looked at a newer needle technique called fine needle biopsy (FNB) for diagnosing pancreatic masses. It involved 52 adults who needed a tissue sample from their pancreas. The goal was to see if FNB could provide better tissue samples and reduce the need for extra proce…