Alpha Radiation Emitters for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer for the Treatment of Locally Adva… (NCT06026943) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Alpha Radiation Emitters for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Italy15 participantsStarted 2026-05-06
Plain-language summary
A unique approach for cancer treatment employing intratumoral diffusing alpha radiation emitter device for advanced pancreatic cancer
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically and/or cytologically proven NCCN locally advanced PC
* Patients must have i) received at least one line of chemotherapy (any kind) OR ii) are medically unfit for further chemotherapy, AND iii) the tumor is still not deemed as resectable with radical surgery, or the patient does not wish to go through surgery.
* DaRT indication validated by a multidisciplinary team.
* Measurable lesion per RECIST (version 1.1) criteria
* TC at Verona's center (not been over a month)
* Lesion size ≤ 5 cm in the longest diameter
* Age ≥18 years old
* ECOG Performance Status Scale ≤ 2
* Life expectancy is more than 6 months
* WBC ≥ 3500/μl, granulocyte ≥ 1500/μl
* Platelet count ≥60,000/μl
* Calculated or measured creatinine clearance ≥ 30cc/min. Calculated or measured creatinine clearance can be ≥ 40cc/min given stability of creatinine levels over the past three weeks (at least 1 test per week).
* AST and ALT ≤ 2.5 X upper limit of normal (ULN)
* INR \< 1.4 for patients not on Warfarin
* Subjects are willing and able to sign an informed consent form
* Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) will have evidence of negative pregnancy test before the Ra-224 implantation and are required to use an acceptable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy for 3 months after brachytherapy.
* Patients must agree to use adequate contraception (vasectomy or barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 3 months after…
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
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Feasibility- DaRT seed placement
Timeframe: Immediately following the insertion procedure
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Safety- Adverse events, Safety will be determined according to the overall incidence of device-related SAE's graded according to CTCAE v5.0 criteria