24BRO681 : Alternating Gnp and mFOLFIRINOX for BR-PDAC (NCT07043270) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
24BRO681 : Alternating Gnp and mFOLFIRINOX for BR-PDAC
United States35 participantsStarted 2025-09-29
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to study the effects and safety of alternating neoadjuvant chemotherapy on borderline resectable pancreatic cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Diagnosis of BR-PDAC. The resectability should be officially determined with surgical oncologists at the Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) GI multidisciplinary Tumor Board based on NCCN Guidelines Version 2.2024 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.
* Patients must be able and willing to provide informed consent.
* Contrast-enhanced CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis performed within 45 days before registration.
* ECOG Performance Status: 0-1.
* Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test done ≤ 14 days prior to study enrollment, and must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception throughout the course of protocol therapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any prior receipt of chemotherapy or radiation therapy for PDAC.
* Known DPYD poor metabolizer genotype.
* Known BRCA1/2 or PALB2 mutations. If they are found to have BRCA1/2 or PALB2 mutation after inclusion to the trial, the participant will be taken off of protocol therapy (since platinum-containing therapy is preferred for these patients).
* Any confirmed second malignancy that is likely to require systemic therapy during the study period, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator.
* Any of the following baseline laboratory abnormalities:
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \< 2,500/mm3
* Platelet count \< 100,000/mm3
* Hemoglobin \< 7 g/dL
* Creatinine \> 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
* Total bilirubin \> 1.5 x ULN
* AST/ALT \> 5 x ULN
* Any…
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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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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?
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