Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer using different drug combinations
Official title: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer; GS vs. GnP
Run by Kochi University · NCT05268692 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two different combinations of chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer to see which one works better before surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase2; Phase3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kochi University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Kochi) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | March 7, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT05268692 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma who are eligible for elective pancreatectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of previous cancer surgery, significant weight loss, distant metastases, or severely impaired organ function 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of two different neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Participants will receive either gemcitabine plus S-1 or gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel before undergoing elective pancreatectomy. The goal is to determine which chemotherapy combination yields better outcomes in terms of tumor response and surgical results. The study is designed as a Phase 2 and Phase 3 interventional trial to assess the comparative efficacy of these treatment approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could identify a more effective neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen, potentially improving surgical outcomes and survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored neoadjuvant chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, but the specific comparison of these two regimens is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: elective pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer Exclusion Criteria: a previous cancer surgery a body weight loss of \>10% during the 6 months before surgery the presence of distant metastases seriously impaired function of vital organs because of respiratory, renal, or heart disease.
Where it's running
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Takehiro Okabayashi
Kochi, Japan Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.