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Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma clinical trials and research
Research outlook What's coming for Pancreatic cancer: the next 6 months to 5 yearsAs of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 56 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 26 countries (most in United States (33), China (11), Italy (8)). By phase: Phase 1 (14), Phase 2 (13), Phase 1/2 (8), Phase 3 (5). The most active sponsors are Revolution Medicines, Inc. (4), Fudan University (3), Bristol-Myers Squibb (2). There are also 25 NIH-funded research projects on Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, with $12.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 56Clinical trials
- 25NIH research projects
- 26Countries
Newest Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma clinical trials
All recruiting trials (56)
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Zoldonrasib plus Daraxonrasib vs Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel as first-line treatment for metastatic KRAS G12D pancreatic cancer
This study tests whether two investigational RAS inhibitors together can improve outcomes compared with standard chemotherapy in adults with newly diagnosed metastatic pancreatic cancer carrying the KRAS G12D mutation.
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XYA02 in advanced solid tumors
This trial tests XYA02 in adults with MUC1-expressing advanced or relapsed solid tumors to see if it is safe, tolerable, and can shrink tumors.
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Zoldonrasib + chemotherapy vs placebo + chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic KRAS G12D pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether adding zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed metastatic KRAS G12D pancreatic cancer.
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MyCap app to track time burden of pancreatic cancer treatment
This study tests whether a mobile app can help adults with pancreatic cancer log the time they spend on cancer care.
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KRAS G12V cancer patients get TCR1188-ABC cell therapy
This early-phase trial tests whether TCR1188-ABC cells can safely be given to adults with KRAS G12V-mutated metastatic cancers to see if it can help some types of pancreatic, biliary, colorectal, or lung cancer.
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Lorigerlimab in pancreatic cancer with BRCA/RAD51 gene mutations
This phase 2 study tests Lorigerlimab in adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have BRCA1/2, PALB2, RAD51C, or RAD51D germline mutations.
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Atebimetinib plus gemcitabine and nab‑paclitaxel as first‑line treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial will test whether adding the MAPK pathway drug atebimetinib to gemcitabine and nab‑paclitaxel helps people with newly diagnosed metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma live longer.
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Removal of the pancreas and visible abdominal tumors plus heated chemotherapy in the belly for pancreatic cancer that has spread to the peritoneum.
This trial will test whether removing the pancreas and visible abdominal tumors followed by heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy is safe and feasible for adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who have limited peritoneal spread and have responded to at least six months of systemic chemotherapy.
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Daraxonrasib alone or with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel for first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial will see if daraxonrasib, alone or with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, helps people with newly diagnosed metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer or slow tumor growth compared with standard gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel.
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ASP546C for adults with gastric/GEJ, pancreatic, and select other solid tumors
This trial will test the experimental drug ASP546C given every three weeks to find the best dose and check safety in adults with gastric/GEJ cancer, pancreatic cancer, or certain other solid tumors.
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68Ga‑FAPI‑46 PET/CT to improve initial staging for pancreatic and bile duct cancer
This will try 68Ga‑FAPI‑46 PET/CT scans in people newly diagnosed with pancreatic or bile duct cancer to see if they find hidden spread that CT or MRI miss.
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RMC-5127 for advanced cancers with KRAS G12V mutation
This trial will test whether the experimental drug RMC-5127, alone or with daraxonrasib or cetuximab, helps adults with advanced KRAS G12V-mutant solid tumors.
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Combining SBRT with defactinib and avutometinib for advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding the targeted drugs defactinib and avutometinib to adaptive SBRT helps people with locally advanced or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer stay progression-free longer than SBRT alone.
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PF-08046876 for people with advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new antibody–drug conjugate called PF-08046876 given by IV in adults with advanced bladder, lung, head and neck, esophageal, or pancreatic cancers to see if it is safe and how it affects tumors.
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Analyzing bacterial overgrowth in pancreatic cancer patients
This study is testing how common bacterial overgrowth is in pancreatic cancer patients who are losing weight and seeing if it relates to their surgery status.
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9‑ING‑41 and retifanlimab with modified FOLFIRINOX for advanced pancreatic cancer
This tests whether adding the GSK‑3β inhibitor 9‑ING‑41 and the PD‑1 antibody retifanlimab to modified FOLFIRINOX helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have not had prior systemic therapy for their advanced disease.
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Sotorasib plus first-line chemotherapy for KRAS p.G12C advanced pancreatic cancer
This will test whether adding sotorasib to standard first-line chemotherapy helps people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have a KRAS p.G12C mutation.
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Examining the link between pancreatic steatosis and pancreatic cysts and cancer
This study is trying to see if having fat in the pancreas is more common in people with pancreatic cysts that could turn into cancer and those with pancreatic cancer.
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Combination treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study is testing a new combination of medications for people with advanced pancreatic cancer to see if it helps them live longer and feel better.
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Treatment for adult patients with solid tumors that have a specific p53 mutation
This study is testing a new treatment for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific p53 mutation to see if it is safe and effective.
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BA1302 for advanced solid tumors
This trial will test whether BA1302 is safe and helps people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma, who have progressed after or cannot have standard treatments.
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Creating a biobank for studying bilio-pancreatic diseases
This study is creating a collection of biological samples and health information to see how genes and environment affect the risk of bilio-pancreatic diseases.
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Treatment for advanced basal-like pancreatic cancer using a combination of drugs
This study is testing a new combination of drugs to see if it can help people with advanced basal-like pancreatic cancer feel better when standard treatments aren't working.
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Combination treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study is testing a new combination of treatments for people with advanced pancreatic cancer who haven't had treatment before to see if it helps manage their disease better.
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Early detection of pancreatic cancer using exosome-based biomarkers
This study is testing a new way to find pancreatic cancer early by looking at tiny particles in the blood that carry specific markers.
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Namodenoson treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study is testing a new oral medication called namodenoson to see if it can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer feel better and improve their condition.
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Dostarlimab treatment for advanced or metastatic cancers with specific genetic markers
This study is testing if the immunotherapy dostarlimab can help people with certain advanced cancers that have specific genetic markers feel better compared to standard chemotherapy.
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Combining chemotherapy and radiotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer with elevated CA19-9 levels
This study is testing if combining chemotherapy and radiation can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer and high CA19-9 levels live longer without their cancer getting worse.
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Treatment of Taxane-resistant Cancers with Paclitaxel Polymeric Micelles
This study is testing a new form of chemotherapy called Paclitaxel Polymeric Micelles to see if it can help people with advanced cancers that didn't respond to standard Taxane treatments.
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Combining mFOLFIRINOX and radiotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer with normal CA19-9 levels
This study is testing if combining a specific chemotherapy and radiotherapy can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have normal CA19-9 levels live longer and feel better.
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Cisplatin treatment for pancreatic cancer patients with specific genetic deficiencies
This study is testing if a chemotherapy drug called cisplatin can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have specific genetic issues after their first treatment didn't work.
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Using technology to improve care for pancreatic cancer patients
This study is trying to see if sharing patient data among hospitals can help improve care and outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer.
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Intratumoral alpha-radiation seed implants for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial will try tiny alpha-radiation seed implants placed directly into tumors to see if they are safe and feasible for adults with locally advanced, unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have already had or cannot tolerate more chemotherapy.
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Dose-Painted Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
This study is testing a new way of giving radiation therapy to people with certain types of pancreatic cancer to see how much they can safely handle and if it helps them better than standard treatment.
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Assessing GTAEXS617 for advanced solid tumors
This study is testing a new treatment called GTAEXS617 to see if it can help people with advanced solid tumors, like certain types of cancer, when other treatments haven't worked.
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Treatment with engineered T cells for advanced solid tumors with a specific mutation
This study is testing a new T cell therapy for patients with advanced solid tumors that have a specific mutation to see if it can help fight their cancer.
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Identifying markers to predict treatment response in pancreatic cancer patients
This study is trying to find markers that can help doctors predict how well different treatments will work for people with pancreatic cancer.
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Predicting survival in pancreatic cancer using the HELPP score
This study is testing a new scoring system called the HELPP score to see if it can better predict survival and recurrence for patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer before they have surgery.
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Using alpha radiation emitters to treat advanced pancreatic cancer
This study is testing a new type of radiation treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer to see if it can help shrink their tumors.
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Combining NovoTTF-200T(P) with Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel for Treating Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
This study is testing if a new treatment combining NovoTTF-200T(P) with two chemotherapy drugs can help people with resectable pancreatic cancer do better and have successful surgery.
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Testing ASP2138 for stomach and pancreatic cancer treatment
This study is testing a new drug called ASP2138 to see if it can help adults with stomach or pancreatic cancer by boosting their immune response when used alone or with standard treatments.
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer using different drug combinations
This study is testing two different combinations of chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer to see which one works better before surgery.
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Testing MRTX1719 for solid tumors with MTAP deletion
This study is testing a new drug called MRTX1719 to see if it can help people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene deletion.
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Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study is testing a new drug for people with advanced solid tumors, like lung and head and neck cancers, to see if it works better when combined with another treatment after other options have failed.
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Preoperative chemotherapy with radiation for borderline resectable pancreatic cancer
This study is testing whether adding a specific type of radiation therapy to chemotherapy before surgery can help people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer have better outcomes.
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Observing cancer recurrence using a blood test
This study is testing a new blood test to see if it can help find out if cancer comes back in people who have been treated for early-stage solid tumors.
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Combining Atezolizumab and Tivozanib for Treating Certain Cancer Types
This study is testing a new combination of two cancer drugs, Atezolizumab and Tivozanib, to see if they can help people with tough-to-treat cancers like bile duct, gallbladder, breast, and neuroendocrine tumors.
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Chemotherapy combined with anakinra for pancreatic adenocarcinoma
This will try adding anakinra to pre- and post-operative chemotherapy in adults with resectable or locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma to see if outcomes improve.
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Testing BMS-986340 alone and with other treatments for advanced solid tumors
This study is testing a new treatment called BMS-986340, both on its own and with other drugs, to see how safe it is for people with advanced solid tumors.
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Combining irinotecan with multiple chemotherapy agents for cancer treatment
This study is testing a new combination of chemotherapy drugs, including irinotecan, to see if it can safely help people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers like pancreatic and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who haven't had success with other treatments.
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Dendritic cell therapy combined with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This study is testing a new treatment that combines a special type of immune cell therapy with chemotherapy to see if it helps people with pancreatic cancer after surgery.
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Combining a special virus with immune cells to treat advanced HER2 positive cancers
This study is testing a new treatment that combines a special virus and immune cells to see if it can help people with advanced HER2 positive cancers.
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Using a special dye to improve surgery for pancreatic cancer
This study is testing a special dye to see if it can help doctors see pancreatic cancer better during surgery and make sure they remove all of it safely.
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Combining immunotherapy with irreversible electroporation for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study is testing if combining a special cancer treatment called irreversible electroporation with the immunotherapy drug Nivolumab can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer do better than with standard treatments.
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Examining the link between physical activity and survival in advanced cancer patients
This study is testing how physical activity affects survival and overall health in people with advanced cancer by using wearable devices to track their activity levels.
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Collecting medical information and tissue samples from patients with pancreatic disorders
This study is collecting medical information and samples from people with pancreatic cancer or other pancreatic disorders to help find better ways to detect and treat these diseases.
NIH-funded research (25)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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PASSCODE: Coordinating and Sharing PDAC stromal research data
A networked effort at NYU School of Medicine aims to study how the pancreatic cancer stroma shapes tumor growth and patient outcomes, by coordinating researchers, sharing data, and educating the field.
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Oncostatin M Receptor in Pancreatic Cancer
Aims to understand how a molecule called Oncostatin M and its receptor affect pancreatic cancer to find new ways to help patients.
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Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Borderline or Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
A multi-part treatment approach tests giving all chemotherapy and targeted radiotherapy before surgery to help patients with tough-to-remove pancreatic cancer become eligible for curative surgery.
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Low-dose, motion-aware MRI to study pancreatic cancer
A new MRI method using low-dose contrast and motion-resolved imaging is being explored to better characterize pancreatic cancer in patients.
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SOAT1 as a target in pancreatic cancer
Researchers are studying a specific enzyme, SOAT1, to see if blocking it can slow down or stop pancreatic cancer progression in models that mimic human disease.
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Turning inflammatory scar cells in the pancreas into helpers to improve treatment response
This project will try to change inflammatory, scar-forming cells around pancreatic tumors so treatments and the immune system can work better for people with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
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Blocking cancer's iron supply to help pancreatic cancer drugs work better
This project tests whether stopping pancreatic cancer cells from using stored iron can help people with KRAS-mutant pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma respond longer to new KRAS-targeting drugs.
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uPAR-targeting antibody-drug conjugate for pancreatic cancer
A first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate that targets uPAR on pancreatic cancer cells and surrounding support cells is being developed as a potential new therapy for pancreatic cancer.
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Blood markers to detect early pancreatic cancer
Checking whether specific blood markers can help find early pancreatic cancer or identify people at higher risk, especially those with pancreatic cysts or a family history.
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Why some pancreatic cancers survive radiation
Researchers are looking at whether signals from certain tumor cells make other pancreatic cancer cells resistant to radiation, with the goal of helping people with pancreatic cancer.
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Low-dose, motion-corrected MRI to improve pancreatic cancer imaging
Testing a low-dose contrast MRI method that corrects for breathing and heart motion to create clearer images for people with pancreatic cancer.
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Intensive pre-surgery treatment for borderline and locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This gives strong combination chemotherapy followed by high-dose targeted radiation before surgery for people with borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic cancer to shrink tumors and make surgery possible.
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Investigating how iron metabolism affects treatment resistance in pancreatic cancer
This study is looking at how some pancreatic cancer patients become resistant to new treatments and aims to find better ways to help them by understanding how iron in the body affects cancer cells, which could lead to more effective therapies.
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Improving MRI techniques for pancreatic cancer diagnosis
This study is testing a new type of MRI that uses less radiation and can better see how pancreatic cancer is changing, making it safer and more accurate for patients like you.
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How the Oncostatin M receptor helps drive pancreatic cancer
This project looks at whether blocking the Oncostatin M receptor can slow aggressive pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in people.
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Investigating a new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer with specific genetic mutations
This study is looking at a type of pancreatic cancer that has certain genetic changes, and it aims to understand how a protein called polymerase theta helps these cancer cells survive, so that new treatments can be developed to work better alongside current therapies for patients with specific genetic mutations.
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Using advanced technology to improve the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
This study is working on a new, gentle way to help find early signs of pancreatic cancer by looking at tiny particles in your blood, which could lead to quicker and more accurate diagnoses for patients.
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Understanding how tRNA affects pancreatic cancer outcomes
This study is looking at how certain types of tRNA might affect the growth and treatment response of pancreatic cancer, with the goal of finding new ways to help patients get better care tailored to their specific cancer.
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Understanding how different cancer cell types in pancreatic cancer respond to radiation
This study is looking at how different types of cancer cells in pancreatic cancer respond to radiation therapy, with the hope of finding better ways to help patients get more effective treatment.
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Understanding the role of the tumor environment in pancreatic cancer
This study is looking at how certain supportive cells in the environment around pancreatic cancer tumors affect the growth of the disease, with the hope that this research will lead to better treatments for patients.
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New treatment approach for difficult-to-surgically-remove pancreatic cancer
This study is looking at a new way to treat patients with tough-to-reach pancreatic cancer by giving them chemotherapy and radiation before surgery to help shrink the tumors and make surgery more successful.
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Investigating how obesity contributes to pancreatic cancer and ways to prevent it
This study is looking at how being overweight can lead to pancreatic cancer, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding this link better, as well as finding ways to prevent the disease using new treatments.
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Investigating the role of Oncostatin M in pancreatic cancer
This study is looking at how a molecule called Oncostatin M affects pancreatic cancer cells and their surroundings, with the goal of finding new ways to help patients with this tough-to-treat cancer live longer and have better treatment options.
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Using bacteria to fight pancreatic cancer
This study is exploring how a certain bacteria can help your immune system fight pancreatic cancer by injecting it directly into tumors, which might boost your body's ability to attack the cancer while protecting healthy cells.
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Developing a new treatment for pancreatic cancer using targeted drug delivery
This study is testing a new oral medication called ACXT-3102 that aims to specifically attack pancreatic cancer cells while being gentle on healthy cells, making treatment easier and more effective for patients.
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Quick answers
How many Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma clinical trials are recruiting right now?
56, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 26 countries. The most sites are in United States (33 trials), China (11 trials), Italy (8 trials), Spain (8 trials), France (7 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 14, Phase 2: 13, Phase 1/2: 8, Phase 3: 5. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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