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

Intra-arterial Y-90 Radioembolization for unresectable pancreatic cancer

Official title: Selective Intra-Arterial Yttrium-90 Radioembolization for the Treatment of Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Phase I Clinical Trial

Run by National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia · NCT07898683 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether delivering Yttrium-90 microspheres directly into the arteries feeding unresectable pancreatic tumors is safe and tolerable while looking for early signs of effect.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment12 (estimated)
SponsorNational Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Obninsk)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 11, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsMarch 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT07898683 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with histologically confirmed unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma, ECOG 0-1, life expectancy ≥12 weeks, and adequate organ function.

Probably not a fit

Patients with poor performance status, significant liver dysfunction, active infections, or contraindications to arterial procedures may not benefit and could be at higher risk.

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

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 1, interventional study assessing the safety, tolerability, and preliminary activity of selective intra-arterial Y-90 radioembolization in patients with unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Participants undergo pre-treatment SPECT/CT dose planning with 99mTc-MAA to map microsphere distribution, followed by escalating Y-90 activity in small cohorts. Post-therapy imaging and dosimetry help evaluate tumor response and organ exposure. Primary goals focus on safety and feasibility, with secondary observations of tumor response and potential clinical benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a targeted local therapy option for patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of intra-arterial radioembolization for other cancers support feasibility and safety; this specific pancreatic cancer application is investigational and its success is not yet established.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologically confirmed pancreatic adenocarcinoma (T4N0/1M0/1)
* ECOG performance status 0-1, for at least 2 weeks
* Life expectancy ≥12 weeks
* Signed informed consent for participation

Exclusion Criteria:

* ECOG \>2 or Karnofsky score \<60%
* Active gastrointestinal ulcers or recent GI bleeding (\<3 months)
* Active Hepatitis B/C or other significant infectious disease
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease (NYHA class III/IV heart failure, recent MI, severe arrhythmias)
* Significant haematological abnormalities (ANC \<1.5×10⁹/L, platelets \<100×10⁹/L, haemoglobin \<8 g/dL)
* Severe hepatic dysfunction (total bilirubin \>1.5×ULN, ALT/AST \>4×ULN without liver metastases)
* Prior solid organ transplant
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Any condition deemed by investigators as unsafe for participation

Where it's running

  • Medical Radiological Research Center named after A.F. Tsyb (MRRC) - National Medical Research Center of Radiology
    Obninsk, Russia
    Recruiting

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