Alpha Radiation Emitters Device (DaRT) for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (NCT06755359) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Alpha Radiation Emitters Device (DaRT) for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
France40 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
A unique approach for cancer treatment including radioactive sources named Alpha DaRT sources: Ra - 224 coated onto stainless steel tubes inserted into the tumor for the treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer .
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically and/or cytologically proven locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma
* Target lesion is technically amenable for Alpha DaRT sources implantation.
* Measurable lesion per RECIST (version 1.1) criteria
* Stable disease or tumor response per RECIST (version 1.1) criteria compared to before initiation of mFOLFIRINOX
* Lesion size ≤ 5 cm in the longest diameter
* Interstitial radiation indication validated by a multidisciplinary team which includes an oncologist, a radiation oncologist, radiologist, gastroenterologist and a surgeon specialized in pancreatic oncology in the case that a surgical emergency occurs during the procedure
* Patients have received 8 - 12 cycles of mFOLFIRINOX
* ECOG Performance Status Scale 0 - 1
* Life expectancy is more than 6 months
* WBC ≥ 3500/µl, granulocyte ≥ 1500/µl
* Platelet count ≥60,000/µl
* Creatinine ≤1.9 mg/dL
* AST and ALT ≤ 2.5 X upper limit of normal (ULN)
* INR \< 1.4 for patients not on Warfarin
* Age ≥18 years old
* 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 initiation of Alpha DaRT therapy
* 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 mont…
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?
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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.