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NCT07656571
Postoperative pancreatic fistula is the most important complication after laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for tumors of the body and tail of the pancreas. It can cause infection, bleeding, longer hospital stay, and even death. New imaging technology using indocyanine green (ICG) dye and near-infrared fluorescence may help surgeons see blood flow to the pancreatic stump, spleen, and nearby vessels during surgery and make safer decisions about where to cut and which structures to preserve. This study will compare two standard laparoscopic operations for pancreatic body and tail lesions: one with ICG fluorescence imaging at key steps of the procedure and one without ICG imaging. Adult patients who need elective laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. All other aspects of care before, during, and after surgery will be the same. The main goal is to find out whether using ICG fluorescence can reduce the rate of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (Grade B or C) within 90 days after surgery. Secondary goals include comparing blood loss, operating time, need to convert to open surgery, spleen preservation, complications, hospital stay, and oncologic outcomes such as margin status and lymph node yield.
NCT04137536
The purpose of this study is to find the safest dose and identify any bad side effects of EGFR-BATs (bispecific antibody-armed activated T cells) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have already received first-line standard chemotherapy.
NCT05512377
This study is open to adults with advanced cancer in the biliary tract, pancreas, lung, or bladder. This is a study for people for whom previous treatment was not successful or no treatment exists. The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called BI 907828 helps people with cancer in the biliary tract, pancreas, lung, or bladder. BI 907828 is a so-called MDM2 inhibitor that is being developed to treat cancer. All participants take BI 907828 as a tablet once every 3 weeks. Participants may continue to take BI 907828 as long as they benefit from treatment and can tolerate it. They visit the study site regularly. At the study site, doctors regularly check the size of the tumour and whether it has spread to other parts of the body. The doctors also regularly check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects.
NCT06380816
This clinical trial is looking at UCB4594. This is the first time the drug is being tested in humans. UCB4594 is a type of drug called a monoclonal antibody. It has been designed to work by targeting a protein called human leucocyte antigen G (HLA-G) that is found in high levels on some cancer cells. By attaching itself to this protein it may help the immune system to attack and kill the cancer cells. The four main aims of the clinical trial are to find out: 1. The best dose of UCB4594 that can be given safely to participants in the trial. 2. What the side effects of UCB4594 are and how they can be managed. 3. What happens to UCB4594 inside the body and how it affects cancer cells. 4. Whether UCB4594 can cause cancer to shrink.
NCT07542041
The goal of this clinical study is to evaluate whether the NEO-Match® test, based on ARTIDIS nanomechanical profiling technology, can help predict treatment outcomes and improve clinical decision-making in patients with suspected pancreatic cancer undergoing biopsy. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Can the NEO-Match® test predict how patients respond to neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) treatment for pancreatic cancer? * How well does the NEO-Match® test detect malignant pancreatic lesions compared to standard histopathological assessment? This is a prospective, single-arm study. Researchers will compare results from the NEO-Match® test with standard clinical outcomes, imaging findings, and pathology results to evaluate its predictive and diagnostic performance. Participants will: * Undergo a standard-of-care pancreatic biopsy or surgical procedure * Provide an additional biopsy sample for research analysis using the ARTIDIS ART-1 device * Continue to receive standard treatment and care, which is not influenced by the study * Have clinical data, imaging results, and treatment outcomes collected * Be followed every 3 months for up to 2 years The study does not involve experimental treatment or changes to standard medical care. The information collected may help improve future diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment selection for patients with pancreatic cancer.
NCT05571839
This study will test the safety of a drug called PF-08046049/SGN-BB228 in participants with melanoma and other solid tumors that are hard to treat or have spread through the body. It will also study the side effects of this drug. A side effect is anything a drug does to the body besides treating the disease. This study will have 3 parts. Parts A and B of the study will find out how much PF-08046049/SGN-BB228 should be given to participants. Part C will use the information from Parts A and B to see if PF-08046049/SGN-BB228 is safe and if it works to treat solid tumor cancers.
NCT04406831
Aberrant miRNA production has been linked to a wide range of human cancers and shown to play important roles in their genesis and growth. These miRNA can be detected in the blood and tumors of patients with cancer. The investigators hypothesize that the detection of certain miRNAs present in the blood/serum of patients with pancreatic cancer may be important to the early diagnosis of the disease. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that miRNA detection in PC patients will yield prognostic information and help predict the response to treatment.
NCT03937453
The main goal of this study is to explore the relationship between new-onset diabetes mellitus/deteriorating diabetes and a subsequent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic cholangiopancreatography (MRI/MRCP) will be utilized to screen for early stage pancreatic cancer or precursor lesions. Participants will be asked to donate a blood sample at specific intervals for the creation of a bio-bank necessary for the development of a blood based screening test for pancreatic cancer.
NCT06953193
This randomized clinical trial compares the hemodynamic effects of general anesthesia versus combined general anesthesia (thoracic epidural) in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. The primary aim is to assess the incidence of intraoperative hypotension and related adverse events. Secondary outcomes includes vasopressor requirements, transfusion needs, postoperative complications, intensive care unit admission, hospital length of stay, and mortality.
NCT07504471
This Phase II clinical study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a combination therapy for patients with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver. Because liver metastases are a major factor in the progression of pancreatic cancer, this research utilizes Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC) to deliver high-concentration treatment directly into the tumor's blood supply. The multi-step strategy involves first infusing Sodium Bicarbonate to neutralize the acidic tumor microenvironment , followed by the NASOX chemotherapy regimen (Oxaliplatin and Liposomal Irinotecan) and an intra-arterial PD-1 inhibitor to boost immune response. Patients also receive oral S-1 to maintain treatment effect. The primary goal is to determine if this integrated approach can improve Overall Survival for patients compared to historical standard treatments.
NCT07486128
Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) are emerging environmental contaminants that have been detected in several human tissues, raising concerns about their potential impact on human health. However, their presence in the human pancreas has not yet been investigated. The aim of this prospective, single-center study is to detect and characterize microplastics in human pancreatic tissue obtained from patients undergoing pancreatic resection for benign or malignant diseases. Microplastics will also be analyzed in peripancreatic adipose tissue and peripheral blood. Advanced imaging techniques, including fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy, will be used for identification and characterization. Secondary objectives include the evaluation of potential associations between microplastic burden and pancreatic metabolic function, assessed through clinical evaluation and metabolic testing. This proof-of-concept study aims to provide the first evidence of microplastic presence in the human pancreas and explore their potential role in metabolic dysfunction and carcinogenesis.
NCT07477418
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive cancer with poor survival outcomes, even when treated with modern chemotherapy and radiation. Patients with borderline resectable PDAC often receive neoadjuvant systemic therapy to improve the likelihood of successful surgical removal of the tumor, but rates of incomplete tumor regression and positive surgical margins remain high. This Phase Ib/II, single-arm study evaluates the safety and feasibility of adding trans-arterial microperfusion (TAMP) delivery of gemcitabine to standard neoadjuvant therapy for patients with borderline resectable PDAC. In this study, patients receive standard systemic chemotherapy with modified FOLFIRINOX followed by stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). After completion of chemoradiation, gemcitabine is delivered directly to the tumor through the arterial blood supply using the RenovoCath® catheter system. Gemcitabine is an FDA-approved chemotherapy drug for pancreatic cancer, and the study is evaluating a novel method of delivering the drug rather than a new medication. The primary objective of the study is to assess the safety and tolerability of neoadjuvant TAMP-delivered gemcitabine in this treatment setting. Secondary objectives include evaluation of surgical margin status and pathologic tumor regression following surgical resection. Exploratory analyses will examine relapse-free survival. Results from this study will help determine whether this locoregional chemotherapy approach can be safely integrated into neoadjuvant treatment strategies for patients with borderline resectable PDAC.
NCT06885697
Background: Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that grows in the linings of the body; this can include the membranes that line the heart, lungs, and internal organs. Mesothelin (MSLN) is a protein that appears in high numbers in many tumors, including mesothelioma. Researchers are developing a new treatment that collects a person s own immune cells (T cells); the T cells are genetically modified to target and kill tumor cells with high levels of MSLN. Objective: To test a new treatment (TNhYP218 CAR T cells) in people with solid tumors including mesothelioma. Eligibility: People aged 18 and older with solid tumors including mesothelioma that returned or spread after standard treatment. Design: Participants will be screened. A small piece of tissue will be cut from a tumor (biopsy). The sample will be tested to see if it has enough MSLN. Participants will undergo leukapheresis: Blood will be taken from their body through a vein. The blood will pass through a machine that separates out the T cells. The remaining blood will be returned to the body through a different vein. Participant s T cells will be modified in a lab to produce TNhYP218 CAR T cells. Participants will enter the hospital. For 7 days, they will receive drugs to prepare their bodies for the study treatment. TNhYP218 CAR T cells will be administered into a vein. Participants will remain in the hospital for at least 7 more days. After discharge, participants will have follow-up visits for 5 years. These visits may include imaging scans, blood and heart tests, and a new biopsy. Long-term follow-up will continue another 10 years.
NCT02531607
This is a non-randomized natural history protocol in which patients undergoing surgery or endoscopy for suspected/ diagnosed pancreaticobiliary strictures are assigned to a) control (chronic pancreatitis, no pancreatic neoplasm, primary sclerosing cholangitis), b) non-carcinoma (bile duct stones, papillary stenosis, ), c) carcinoma non-pancreatic (ampullary and distal bile duct or cholangiocarcinoma) and d) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (pancreatic cancer.
NCT07331532
Tumor metastasis and invasion are the leading causes of cancer-related deaths, with over 90% of cancer patients dying from distant metastasis. Tumor cells spread to distant organs through local infiltration, hematogenous metastasis, or lymph node metastasis, complicating treatment and severely affecting the prognosis and survival rate of patients. Therefore, precise and early assessment of tumor invasion and metastasis is crucial for optimizing personalized treatment plans and improving patient survival. Currently, the detection of tumor metastasis primarily relies on imaging examinations, blood biomarkers, and histopathological analysis. Among these, 18F-FDG PET/CT plays a key role in tumor staging and distant metastasis evaluation. However, its sensitivity is low for certain tumors, such as well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and glioblastoma, and factors like inflammation can lead to false positives. Additionally, serum tumor markers (such as AFP, CEA, and CA19-9) often lack specificity in some patients, and histopathological analysis requires invasive sampling, making real-time monitoring difficult. Therefore, the development of non-invasive methods based on molecular targets for early and precise detection of tumor invasion and metastasis holds significant clinical value. Tumor invasion and metastasis is a complex process involving multiple molecules that drive cancer cell proliferation, invasion of surrounding tissues, and the formation of secondary tumors in distant organs. During invasion and metastasis, cancer cells are often subjected to mechanical stress, such as compression and shear forces, making the repair of cell membrane damage crucial for the survival of invasive cancer cells. Annexin A2 (ANXA2) is a multifunctional protein that plays a key role in cancer cell membrane repair, proliferation, migration, invasion, and metastasis. Studies have shown that silencing ANXA2 or inhibiting its function with neutralizing antibodies reduces the ability of cancer cells to repair membrane damage, thereby limiting tumor cell dissemination. Abnormal expression of ANXA2 is a common feature in many types of tumors. The expression level of ANXA2 in tumors is closely associated with the growth, invasion, and metastasis of pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, gliomas, and other tumors. Furthermore, ANXA2 promotes tumor cell proliferation by facilitating DNA replication, cell cycle progression, and neovascularization, thereby supporting tumor growth and progression. For instance, in breast cancer, ANXA2 promotes STAT3 activation through Tyr23 phosphorylation, upregulating cyclin D1 and MMP2/9, which accelerates breast cancer proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. In pancreatic cancer, ANXA2 regulates the Src/ANXA2/STAT3 signaling pathway to promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), enhancing cellular invasiveness. In non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ANXA2 overexpression correlates with tumor staging, lymph node metastasis, and distant metastasis, and can serve as an independent prognostic marker. In hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), high ANXA2 expression is not only associated with higher tumor recurrence rates but also promotes angiogenesis, further driving tumor progression. In glioblastoma (GBM) and colorectal cancer, ANXA2 has also been shown to accelerate disease progression through mechanisms such as extracellular matrix degradation, angiogenesis, and tumor microenvironment regulation. ANXA2 not only serves as a poor prognostic factor for various cancers but also holds potential as a therapeutic target. Several monoclonal antibodies targeting ANXA2 have shown significant antitumor and antiangiogenic effects. Rajkumar et al. demonstrated that the monoclonal antibody mAb150, targeting the N-terminal epitope of ANXA2, enhances cancer stem cells' re-entry into the cell cycle, reducing migration and EMT in activated cancer cells, ultimately inhibiting ascites formation and extending survival in a mouse ovarian cancer model. Another monoclonal antibody, ch2448, targets the unique glycan epitope of ANXA2, triggering antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity, effectively inhibiting tumor formation and delaying or preventing teratoma development. In addition to large molecular antibodies, the first small-molecule inhibitor of ANXA2 in triple-negative breast cancer, 5α-epoxyalantolactone (5-EAL), has been discovered. 5-EAL selectively binds to the conserved cysteine residue of ANXA2, inhibiting the formation of the ANXA2-S100A10 heterotetramer complex, effectively suppressing TNBC proliferation and metastasis. These findings highlight the enormous diagnostic and therapeutic potential of ANXA2 as a biomarker for malignant cancers. Given the high expression of ANXA2 in various tumors and
NCT04146298
This clinical trial will evaluate the safety and activity of mutant KRAS G12V-specific TCR transduced T cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer patients who express the KRAS G12V mutation and HLA-A\*11:01 allele. The theoretical basis of this study is that mutant KRAS antigen-specific TCR transduced autologous Tcells will target and kill HLA-matched mutant KRAS cancer cells but not normal cells.
NCT06388967
This study aims to prospective validate an exosome-based miRNA signature for noninvasive and early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
NCT05351983
Few chemotherapeutic options exist for pancreatic cancer. Moreover, objective criteria are lacking for deciding which regimen is more beneficial for patient presenting with metastases at diagnosis. This study investigates whether organoid generation from tumour samples of pancreatic cancer is a safe and feasible process for testing of multiple chemotherapy regimens in the laboratory. By participating to this study, patients will have a part of the tumour tissue retrieved and sent to the laboratory for organoid generation and drug testing. For surgically-resectable tumors, tumoral tissue samples will be collected from the main surgical specimens, before sending it for final pathological examination. In case of suspected metastatic lesion at diagnosis, curative surgery is not indicated. Therefore, we will offer patients to undergo port-a-cath implantation for chemotherapy delivery and concomitant laparoscopic surgical excisional biopsy of suspicious metastatic (either hepatic or peritoneal) lesions. At this stage of the study, the treatment that the patient will receive after surgery will not be affected by the results of the laboratory testing. In fact, all patients will receive the standard of care treatment based on the most recent oncologic guidelines and on the oncologist's clinical judgement. As part of the study, each patient will be followed for 30 days to assess possible surgical complications related to the surgical biopsy. This study will help to speed up the implementation of organoid generation in the clinical routine for the choice of the best treatment of patients affected by pancreatic cancer.
NCT04291651
Pancreatic cysts are found incidentally on 15-50% of CT and MRIs for all indications and their prevalence is increasing. Many of these cysts may be precursors to pancreatic cancer, and thus pose a substantial risk, however, the vast majority are benign. Increased detection of pancreatic cysts provides an opportunity to diagnose pancreatic malignancy at an early, curable stage yet also increases the potential to over-treat clinically insignificant lesions. This presents a clinical challenge to prevent unnecessary resection of indolent disease, with associated risks of infections, bleeding, diabetes, and costly disability. Unfortunately, there is little information on the epidemiology and natural history of pancreatic cysts to help guide management.
NCT05481476
This is a single-center, single-arm, open-label, phase 2 clinical study, to explore the efficacy and safety of surufatinib combined with sintilimab and AG in first-line therapy of patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer.