A Study of Suizenji in Patients With Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer (NCT05601323) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study of Suizenji in Patients With Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Japan90 participantsStarted 2023-01-31
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of standard chemotherapy with or without a novel High Intensity Focused Ultrasound system (Code: Suizenji) in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer who are refractory or intolerant to first-line chemotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 20 years and over.
* Unresectable pancreatic cancer (including metastatic pancreatic cancer) who are refractory or intolerant to first-line chemotherapy. Any first-line chemotherapy is acceptable.
* Target treatment tumor is located in the pancreas, and the target tumor can be visualized with ultrasound echography and can also be treated by high-intensity focused ultrasound.
* Has primary tumor site of measurable lesion according to RECIST guidelines version 1.1
* ECOG performance status of 0 to 2.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active multiple cancers that require treatment.
* Suspected gastrointestinal invasion of the primary tumor based on CT scan.
* Obstructive jaundice. However, patients who have a bile duct stent placed for obstructive jaundice by the time of allocation may be enrolled.
* Child-Pugh Classification B or C liver failure due to liver metastases.
* Tumor embolization in the veins surrounding the pancreas.
* Cystic component within the pancreatic cancer.
* Peritoneal dissemination.
* Pleural effusion or ascites with poorly controlled
* Contraindications to the use of secondary chemotherapy used in this study.
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.