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New treatment option for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Official title Investigating Targetable Metabolic Pathways Sustaining Pancreatic Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05296421
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial investigates the nutrients pancreatic cancers depend on in which to survive and the processes these tumors use (metabolism) to obtain these nutrients. Giving U-13C-glucose during surgery may allow doctors to trace the metabolic activity of pancreatic cancer in research experiments done in the laboratory.
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
- Male or female patients \>= 18 years of age
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients, previously diagnosed by biopsy, who are candidates for intended curative resection either with or without...
- Willing to undergo mandatory intraoperative small excisional and core biopsies (4-6 passes) of tumor and normal tissue for research purposes at the...
- 16 patients will be enrolled including 8 with no prior treatment and 8 treated with at least 3 months of neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- All patients must be able to understand the investigational nature of the study and give written informed consent prior to study entry
You likely can't join if
- Patients receiving any anti-cancer therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and/or biologic therapy) for 8 patients; the other 8 patients will be...
- Is currently enrolled, or will enroll in, a different clinical study in which investigational therapeutic procedures are performed or investigational...
- Concomitant active malignancy
- Is of child-bearing potential who has not had a recent negative pregnancy test done outside of this clinical trial (i.e., as part of standard...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Livingston, New Jersey, United States
- New Brunswick, New Jersey, 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 Livingston, New Jersey, United States; New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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