New chemo spray shows promise for Hard-to-Treat abdominal cancers
NCT ID NCT06367270
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new method called PIPAC, which sprays chemotherapy directly into the abdomen as a fine mist. It is for people with stomach, pancreas, or colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The goal is to see if this approach can control the cancer and improve quality of life. About 60 adults will receive three treatments along with standard chemotherapy.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2023
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. ≥18 years of old; 2. WHO performance of status 0-1; 3. Histologically or cytologically proven PM of a gastric, pancreatic or colorectal carcinoma; 4. Treatment naïve patients as first-line treatment; 5. Progression on or intolerance to first-line systemic chemotherapy as second-line treatment; 6. No symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction; 7. No contraindications for the planned systemic therapy or laparoscopy; 8. No previous PIPAC/IP/HIPEC; 9. No other concurrent malignancies or any other malignancy within 6 months prior to enrolment; 10. Able to give written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. A history of allergic reaction to platinum containing compounds or doxorubicin; 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding; 3. Any extra-peritoneal metastases; 4. Renal impairment, defined as GFR less than 40 mL/min; 5. Impaired liver function defined as bilirubin over 1.5 × UNL; 6. Inadequate haematological function * Leucocyte \< 3.00 × 109/L * Absolute neutrophil counts \< 1.50 × 109/L * Platelet \< 100 × 109/L
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Queen Mary Hospital
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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