Evaluating a new treatment combination for metastatic pancreatic cancer

A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-label, Active-controlled, Phase II/III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Surufatinib Combined With Camrelizumab, Nab-paclitaxel, and Gemcitabine Versus Nab-paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine as the First-line Treatment in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Hutchmed · NCT06361888

This study is testing a new combination of treatments for people with advanced pancreatic cancer to see if it works better than the standard care they usually receive.

Quick facts

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment502 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorHutchmed Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionscamrelizumab, surufatinib
Locations2 sites (Nanjing, Jiangsu and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06361888 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter, randomized, open-label trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of a combination treatment involving surufatinib, camrelizumab, nab-paclitaxel, and gemcitabine compared to the standard treatment of nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the experimental combination or the control treatment as their first-line therapy. The study will include patients aged 18 to 75 with confirmed stage IV pancreatic cancer who have not previously received systemic anti-tumor therapy. The trial will evaluate treatment outcomes based on measurable lesions and overall patient survival.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with confirmed stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer who have not received prior systemic treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with other malignancies, recent major surgeries, or those who have received prior anti-tumor therapies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a more effective first-line therapy option for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in combining targeted therapies with chemotherapy in treating pancreatic cancer.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Fully understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form, willing and able to follow the study process;
2. Age range is 18-75 years old (inclusive);
3. Pancreatic cancer confirmed by histology or cytology;
4. Stage IV metastasis Pancreatic cancer patients;
5. Have not received previous systematic first line anti-tumor treatment in the stage of metastatic pancreatic cancer;
6. According to RECIST 1.1, there is at least one measurable lesion;
7. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status score of 0 or 1;
8. Expected survival time ≥ 12 weeks;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Use of systematic anti-tumor therapy within 2weeks prior to the first dose;
2. Presence of other malignancies in the past 5 years;
3. Received major surgical surgery within 60 days before the first dose;
4. Have received any surgery or invasive treatment within 4 weeks before the first use of the drug;
5. Received palliative radiotherapy within 1 week before the first dose; received radical radiotherapy within 4 weeks before the first dose;
6. Any known allergy to surufatinib or its components, camrelizumab, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine;
7. Received inducers or inhibitors of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A within 2 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before the first dose;
8. Use of immunosuppressive drugs within 4 weeks before first dose;
9. Known history of clinically significant liver disease, including active viral hepatitis infection or other active hepatitis or clinically significant moderate to severe cirrhosis;
10. Patients who currently have hypertension that cannot be controlled by medication;

Where this trial is running

Nanjing, Jiangsu and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Metastatic Pancreatic CancerFirst-line treatment in patients
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.