Zapping tumors: electric fields tested against pancreatic cancer
NCT ID NCT07319910
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This program gives adults with locally advanced pancreatic cancer access to a device that delivers gentle electric fields to the abdomen, combined with standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible while the device awaits FDA approval. Participants must be able to use the device themselves or with help from a caregiver.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- TTFields (electric fields) plus gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer, potentially slowing tumor growth.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early access program, not a full trial, so effectiveness is not yet proven. The device requires daily wear and may cause skin irritation.
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Study facts
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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22 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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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: * Age ≥ 22 years * Histologically or cytologically confirmed de novo pancreatic adenocarcinoma * Locally advanced, non-metastatic disease * ECOG performance status of 0-2 * Candidate for treatment with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel * Able to operate the NovoTTF-200T system independently or with caregiver support Exclusion Criteria: * Prior palliative treatment to the pancreatic tumor * Other active malignancies within the past 5 years (except certain early-stage cancers) * Significant uncontrolled medical conditions or infections that would interfere with therapy * Implantable electronic devices in the torso * Known severe hypersensitivity to adhesives, hydrogel, or chemotherapy agents * Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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