Safety and Performance of a Novel Infusion Catheter System for Peri/Intratumoral Gemcitabine Deli… (NCT07575191) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 1/2
Safety and Performance of a Novel Infusion Catheter System for Peri/Intratumoral Gemcitabine Delivery in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Sweden9 participantsStarted 2026-04-29
Plain-language summary
This study is testing a new way to deliver the chemotherapy drug Gemcitabine in pancreatic tumors using the catheter Extroducer® Infusion Catheter System. The study will include patients with Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer that cannot be removed with surgery.
Patients will receive four treatment sessions, given every two weeks, in which Gemcitabine is infused directly into or near the tumor. The study will test up to three increasing dose levels of Gemcitabine (200 mg, 400 mg, and 100 mg).
The study will enroll three groups of three patients each. After each group completes treatment, an independent safety committee will review the results to decide whether it is safe to move to the next dose per predefined study criteria.
After finishing treatment, patients will be followed for six months. Each patient's total participation in the study will last about 8-9 months. The main goal of the study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of this treatment approach.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, able to undergo catheterization, imaging procedures, laboratory tests, required follow up visits, the filling out of required forms, and have the ability to understand and give written informed consent.
* Voluntarily agrees to participate and has duly singed the Informed Consent Form.
* Age 18 years or older.
* Histologically confirmed, locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
* Systemic treatment with IV chemotherapy for at least six months.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
* The target tumor is a measurable tumor according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria v1.1 prior to initiating Extroducer® Gemcitabine treatment.
* Stable disease or locally progressive disease without signs of metastatic disease as evaluated at a multidisciplinary tumor board within 4 weeks prior to first dose.
* Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer not amenable to resection as evaluated at a multidisciplinary tumor board within 4 weeks prior to first dose.
* Have acceptable organ and marrow function as defined below:
i. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500 cells/mm³ (1.5x109 cells/L) ii. Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL iii. Platelets ≥ 100,000/µL iv. Total bilirubin ≤ 2 × upper limit of normal (ULN). v. AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) ≤ 3 × ULN. vi. ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) ≤ 3 × ULN vii. Creatinine Within 1.5 x ULN OR Creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min for pa…
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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Extroducer® related Serious Adverse Events
Timeframe: From each study treatment until 72 hours post treatment.