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New treatment option for Pancreatic Cancer
Official title Lidocaine Infusion in Pancreatic Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04048278
What this study is testing
What is Lidocaine Hydrochloride?
Lidocaine Hydrochloride is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Also referred to as Xylocaine.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study elucidates the effects of the intravenous (IV) lidocaine infusion on the biology of pancreatic circulating tumor cells (CTCs) isolated from patients undergoing robotic pancreatectomy for all types of pancreatic cancer. A prospective randomized controlled double blinded trial design will be used for the proposed study.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Has histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the pancreas that is considered resectable as well as other types of pancreatic...
- Has measurable disease, defined as at least 1 tumor that fulfills the criteria
- Patients diagnosed with resectable cancer, but upon initial phase of surgical exploration found to have metastatic disease
- Has read, understood and signed the informed consent form (ICF) approved by the Independent Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC)
- Prior systemic treatments for metastatic disease are permitted, including targeted therapies, biologic response modifiers, chemotherapy, hormonal...
You likely can't join if
- Has American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status \> 3
- Has hypersensitivity or allergy to amide-linked local anesthetics
- Has a second or third degree heart block
- Has severe sinoatrial block
- Is currently being treated with any of the following class I antiarrhythmic drugs; quinidine, flecainide, disopyramide, or procainamide
- Has been treated with amiodarone in the past
See the full eligibility criteria
- Has histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the pancreas that is considered resectable as well as other types of pancreatic cancer (malignant endocrine and exocrine tumors)
- Has measurable disease, defined as at least 1 tumor that fulfills the criteria
- Patients diagnosed with resectable cancer, but upon initial phase of surgical exploration found to have metastatic disease
- Has read, understood and signed the informed consent form (ICF) approved by the Independent Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC)
- Prior systemic treatments for metastatic disease are permitted, including targeted therapies, biologic response modifiers, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or investigational therapy.
- Has American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status \> 3
- Has hypersensitivity or allergy to amide-linked local anesthetics
- Has a second or third degree heart block
- Has severe sinoatrial block
- Is currently being treated with any of the following class I antiarrhythmic drugs; quinidine, flecainide, disopyramide, or procainamide
- Has been treated with amiodarone in the past
- Has Adams-Stoke syndrome
- Has Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- Has a history of blood clots, pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis unless controlled by anticoagulant treatment
- Has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity or untreated and uncontrolled hepatitis B or C
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.