CompletedPhase 1

Carbon Ion Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

United States, China14 participantsStarted 2016-04-01

Plain-language summary

This is a phase I trial to determine the maximum tolerated dose of carbon ion radiotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced, unresectable, pancreatic cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Signed the informed consent form;
. Age ≥ 18;
. Capable of following the protocol
. Cytologically or histologically proven diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas;
. Unresectable adenocarcinoma of the pancreas by radiographic criteria according to the criteria of the NCCN Guidelines and based on post-chemotherapy imaging or due to medical contraindications to radical resection;
. No evidence of distant metastases based on imaging evaluation;
. Maximum tumor and positive lymph node diameter ≤ 6 cm;
. ECOG Performance Status 0-1;

Exclusion criteria

. Lack of pathologic confirmation of pancreatic malignancy prior to treatment initiation;
. ECOG Performance Status \>=2;
. Poor liver, kidney and bone marrow function that do not meet the requirements for treatment;

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Dose-limiting toxicity

Timeframe: 90 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03403049

SponsorMontefiore Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-07-09

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