Active clinical trials for "Pancreatic Neoplasms"

This is a randomized phase II multi-institution prospective open label study in which up to 90 subjects with metastatic, locally advanced unresectable or recurrent pancreatic cancer who previously received treatment with chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX or FOLFIRINOX-like regimen will be enrolled into one of two arms: A: NPC-1C with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel or B: gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel

The investigators propose a randomized, controlled trial of stapled pancreatic transection versus mesh reinforced stapled pancreatic transection. For the duration of the study period, participating surgeons will utilize a standardized staple technique. Either a reabsorbable polytrimethylene carbonate mesh (SEAMGUARD®) or reabsorbable strips of bovine pericardium (PERI-STRIPS DRY®) will be used to reinforce the stapled pancreatic transection line in the test group. In order to have a uniform test method, the investigators will utilize a laparoscopic stapling device for both open and laparoscopic procedures and a uniform staple size (4.8mm).

The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy and safety of everolimus administered as a first-line treatment in newly-diagnosed patients with advanced or inoperable Gastrointestinal (GI) or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of radiosurgery boost following chemoradiation in treating patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that may or may not be removed by surgery. Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Radiosurgery can send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving chemotherapy and radiation therapy together with radiosurgery may kill more tumor cells and allow doctors to save the part of the body where the cancer started

To determine whether the occurrence of adverse events can be decreased by moving to a bi-weekly schedule of gemcitabine plus nab-Pacitaxel for the treatment of unresectable/metastatic pancreatic cancer.

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving more than one drug (combination chemotherapy) may kill more tumor cells. Metformin hydrochloride may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It is not yet known if combination chemotherapy is more effective with or without metformin hydrochloride in treating patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying giving cisplatin, epirubicin hydrochloride, capecitabine, and gemcitabine hydrochloride together with metformin hydrochloride to see how well it works compared to cisplatin, epirubicin hydrochloride, capecitabine, and gemcitabine hydrochloride alone in treating patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

A Phase II trial of gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel in the second line setting

The purpose of this study is to determine whether combination of TS-1 and concurrent and short-course radiotherapy is feasible in metastatic pancreatic cancer. The rationale of this study primarily bases on the good efficacy of gemcitabine plus TS-1 and the great potential of local control of concurrent chemoradiotherapy in pancreatic cancer.

RATIONALE: Placing a gene into T cells may improve the body's ability to recognize cancer cells and build an immune response to fight cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide and fludarabine phosphate, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Biological therapies, such as aldesleukin, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop cancer cells from growing. Giving specially treated T cells together with cyclophosphamide, fludarabine phosphate, and aldesleukin may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of treated T cells when given together with cyclophosphamide, fludarabine phosphate, and aldesleukin in treating patients with cancer.

Systemic treatment for advanced, non-resectable pancreatic cancer still having minimal impact on the survival of patients. Even with the application of more potent gemcitabine-based regimens, survival of more than 1 year is uncommon for advanced disease. Accordingly, there is substantial unmet needs for the improvement of treatment options. The combination and simultaneous application of tumor-targeted L19IL2 with gemcitabine could result in improved anti-cancer efficacy, based on preliminary clinical and strong preclinical data. The primary purpose of this Phase I study is to define a safe and potentially more active treatment regimen of L19IL2 (escalating doses) combined with gemcitabine for advanced pancreatic cancer patients. Also, early signs of anticancer responses of the L19IL2/gemcitabine regimen will be assessed and compared to historical controls (gemcitabine monotherapy).