Real-World chemotherapy patterns in advanced pancreatic cancer revealed
NCT ID NCT04789980
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 to test a new drug.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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799 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer who plan to receive palliative chemotherapy. Total 1,000 subjects
- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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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. Patients are briefed about the study objectives and methodologies, and express their consent by signing a written agreement for the use of their personal information. 2. Male and female adults who are ≥ 19 years old at the time of enrollment. 3. Locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer patients whose diagnosis was confirmed histologically or cytologically. 4. Patients who plan to receive palliative chemotherapy (e.g., FOLFIRINOX, Gemcitabine-based therapy, etc.) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who are diagnosed with any other primary cancer that may influence pancreatic cancer treatment or prognosis. 2. Patients who are currently or have a history of receiving palliative chemotherapy. 3. Female patients who are pregnant, have childbearing potential or are breastfeeding. 4. Patients who are currently participating in other clinical trials (clinical trials for drugs or medical devices) or are planning to participate in other clinical trials during the study period. However, patients participating in a non-interventional observational study or registry study can be enrolled. 5. Other patients who are judged by the investigator to be ineligible to participate in the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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