Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Ages 18 to 85

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

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorKochi University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Kochi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedMarch 7, 2022
Trial IDNCT05268692 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

  • Takehiro Okabayashi
    Kochi, Japan
    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.