Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Database for pancreatic cancer patients

Official title: Establishment of a Monocentric and Prospective Clinico-biological Database in Patients With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Run by Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle · NCT04136132 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a detailed database to help researchers learn more about pancreatic cancer and how different cells in the tumor affect its growth and treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorInstitut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, erlotinib
Locations1 site (Montpellier, Occ)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 15, 2019
Main results expectedJune 2029
Study endsJune 2034
Registry record updatedFebruary 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT04136132 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are being treated for pancreatic adenocarcinoma and are eligible for surgery or chemotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not affiliated with a social security scheme or those who cannot maintain regular follow-up due to various reasons 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 aims to create a comprehensive clinical-biological database for patients diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It focuses on understanding the tumor's microenvironment and the various cell types involved in its progression. By utilizing advanced technologies like CyTOF, researchers will analyze the stroma of the tumor, which constitutes a significant portion of its mass, to better characterize the disease and its treatment responses. The goal is to enhance the understanding of pancreatic cancer and potentially improve therapeutic strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies focusing on pancreatic cancer, this approach of creating a detailed clinical-biological database is relatively novel and may provide new insights into the disease.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over the age of 18;
* Patient managed for pancreatic adenocarcinoma;
* Patient eligible for at least one (or more) surgery (s) and chemotherapy;
* Patient giving informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient not affiliated to a social security scheme;
* Pregnant and / or nursing patient;
* Patient under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice;
* Patient whose regular follow-up is impossible for psychological, family, social or geographical reasons.

Where it's running

  • Institut Régional du Cancer de Montpellier
    Montpellier, Occ, France
    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.