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Could a common anesthetic slow pancreatic cancer spread?

NCT ID NCT04048278

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether a lidocaine infusion given during pancreatic cancer surgery can affect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) — cancer cells that may travel through the blood. Researchers will compare lidocaine to a saline placebo in patients undergoing robotic pancreatectomy. The goal is to see if lidocaine changes the activity of these cells, potentially reducing the risk of cancer spread.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
What this could lead to
If lidocaine is found to affect cancer cell activity, it could point toward a new way to slow spread during surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. Lidocaine is generally safe but can cause side effects like dizziness or heart issues.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 46 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2018

Expected to finish

Jan 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Has histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the pancreas that is considered resectable as well as other types of pancreatic cancer (malignant endocrine and exocrine tumors) 2. Has measurable disease, defined as at least 1 tumor that fulfills the criteria 3. Patients diagnosed with resectable cancer, but upon initial phase of surgical exploration found to have metastatic disease 4. Has read, understood and signed the informed consent form (ICF) approved by the Independent Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC) 5. Prior systemic treatments for metastatic disease are permitted, including targeted therapies, biologic response modifiers, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or investigational therapy. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status \> 3 2. Has hypersensitivity or allergy to amide-linked local anesthetics 3. Has a second or third degree heart block 4. Has severe sinoatrial block 5. Is currently being treated with any of the following class I antiarrhythmic drugs; quinidine, flecainide, disopyramide, or procainamide 6. Has been treated with amiodarone in the past 7. Has Adams-Stoke syndrome 8. Has Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome 9. Has a history of blood clots, pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis unless controlled by anticoagulant treatment 10. Has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity or untreated and uncontrolled hepatitis B or C

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic carcinoma with mixed differentiation pancreatic neoplasm

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Pancreatic cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Illnois at Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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