New drug combo aims to tackle tough pancreatic cancer
NCT ID NCT05497778
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called IM156 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study involves 19 participants and primarily looks at side effects. It is being run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
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Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
IM156 (an experimental drug) plus gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel (standard chemotherapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective treatment option for advanced pancreatic cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not yet on effectiveness. The combination may cause significant side effects or fail to improve outcomes.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.