New proton beam combo aims to shrink inoperable pancreatic tumors enough for surgery
NCT ID NCT02598349
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study is for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It tests whether giving a higher dose of proton radiation along with the oral chemotherapy drug capecitabine can help more patients become eligible for surgery and improve survival. About 60 participants will receive this combined treatment to see if it works better than past results.
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Inova Schar Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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McLaren Proton Therapy Center
RECRUITINGFlint, Michigan, 48532, United States
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Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center
RECRUITINGWarrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States
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University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32206, United States
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