Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Combining mFOLFIRINOX and radiotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer with normal CA19-9 levels

Official title: mFOLFIRINOX Plus Radiotherapy to Patients With CA19-9-normal Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Run by Fudan University · NCT06149689 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorFudan University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 10, 2024
Main results expectedOctober 31, 2025
Study endsOctober 31, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 7, 2025
Trial IDNCT06149689 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with histologically confirmed advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma and normal CA19-9 levels.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously received anti-tumor therapy or have elevated CA19-9 levels will 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 evaluates the effectiveness of mFOLFIRINOX chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy in patients diagnosed with advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have normal levels of the CA19-9 biomarker. Given that a significant portion of pancreatic cancer patients may present with normal CA19-9 levels, this trial aims to determine if this specific group responds better to the combined treatment approach. The study will measure progression-free survival, overall survival, and other response rates to assess the treatment's efficacy. Participants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including age and health status, to ensure safety and reliability of results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with a challenging form of pancreatic cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have suggested that patients with normal CA19-9 levels may respond better to combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* Age ≥ 18 years and ≤ 80 years.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2.
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced pancreas adenocarcinoma.
* Patients who have not received any form of anti-tumor therapy.
* Baseline serum CA19-9 ≤ 37 U/mL, CEA≤ 5.2 ng/mL, and CA125 ≤ 35 U/mL.
* Presence of at least of one measurable lesion in agreement to RECIST criteria.
* The expected survival ≥ 3 months.
* Adequate organ performance based on laboratory blood tests.
* Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or nursing women.
* Patients who have received any form of anti-tumor therapy.
* Baseline serum CA19-9 \> 37 U/mL, CEA \> 5.2 ng/mL, or CA125 \> 35 U/mL.
* The diagnosis was confirmed by pathology as non-adenocarcinoma of pancreas.
* Inflammation of the digestive tract, including pancreatitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, etc.
* Severe and uncontrollable accompanying diseases that may affect protocol compliance or interfere with the interpretation of results.
* Renal insufficiency or dialysis
* Other serious accompanying illnesses, which, in the researcher's opinion, could seriously adversely affect the safety of the treatment.
* Patients who are allergic to oxaplatin or other chemotherapy drugs.
* Patients who are unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures.

Where it's running

  • Shanghai Cancer Center
    Shanghai, 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.