Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Ablative radiation therapy for large pancreatic tumors

Official title: Central-boost Ablative Radiation Therapy for Large Tumors or Tumors Adjacent to Organs at Risk

Run by Changhai Hospital · NCT06427460 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new type of radiation therapy for people with large pancreatic tumors to see if it can help treat them better while protecting nearby organs.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment67 (estimated)
SponsorChanghai Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 12, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 23, 2024
Trial IDNCT06427460 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-75 with pathologically confirmed pancreatic tumors that are large or located near organs at risk.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of radiotherapy for the lesion or significant comorbidities may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates a novel approach called central-boost ablative radiation therapy (CBART) for patients with large pancreatic tumors or those located near sensitive organs. The method utilizes stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to deliver high doses of radiation specifically to the tumor while minimizing risks to surrounding tissues. By creating targeted high-radiation-dose areas within the tumor, the study aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients who are not candidates for surgical resection. The efficacy and safety of this technique will be evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical setting.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new treatment option for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, potentially improving their quality of life and survival rates.

How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches using spatially fractionated radiation therapy have been explored, the specific technique of CBART is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18-75 years.
* Pathologically confirmed lung, liver, pancreas or retroperitoneal malignant tumor.
* Oligometastasis in the case of metastatic tumor
* the shortest diameter ≥2cm or the distance from the tumor to the organs at risk less than 5mm
* ECOG of 0 to 1 point
* No abnormality in blood routine test, liver and kidney function test and coagulation test (White blood cell count ≥4.0×10\^9/L, neutrophil count ≥2.0×10\^9, hemoglobin level ≥100g/L, platelet count ≥100×10\^9/L, ALT and AST level \< 2.5 times the upper limit of normal, total bilirubin and creatinine level within the normal, international normalized ratio \<2)

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of radiotherapy for the lesion
* History of tumor within 5 years
* ECOG ≥2 points
* Significant abnormality in blood routine test, liver and kidney function test and coagulation test
* Active inflammatory bowel disease in the case of pancreas or retroperitoneal tumor
* Gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation within 6 months in the case of pancreas or retroperitoneal tumor
* Infections required antibiotics
* Heart or respiratory insufficiency
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Where it's running

  • Huojun Zhang
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.