Clinical trials
Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting unresectable pancreatic cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 167 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07763301RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine for advanced liver, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer
This trial is testing an investigational vaccine (YMN-136) for people with advanced liver, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer that has not responded to standard treatments or is not tolerated. The vaccine aims to help your immune system fight the cancer. It may be an option if standard treatments have failed.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07619313RecruitingPhase 1
AB801 with Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Bile Duct or Pancreatic Cancer
This study tests a new drug called AB801 combined with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07776353Recruiting
Understanding weight loss in advanced cancer
This study looks at how weight loss and muscle loss affect people with advanced cancer. It aims to find different types of weight loss to better guide treatment and care.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07784374RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new targeted therapies for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests three new targeted drug combinations for pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change (KRAS G12D). They are comparing the study drug alone versus combining it with other investigational drugs to see which works better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07539155RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MMR Vaccine Injection for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
This trial tests whether injecting an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine directly into a pancreatic tumor can help your immune system fight the cancer. You're eligible if your pancreatic cancer cannot be surgically removed after standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07805954RecruitingPhase 3
New targeted pills for first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial tests two new targeted pills (zoldonrasib and daraxonrasib) compared to the standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) as the first treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer with a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The new pills may specifically attack cancer cells with this mutation.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07817147Recruiting
Microwave ablation treatment for advanced cancer
This study tests a procedure called microwave ablation (using heat to destroy cancer cells) for tumors that are hard to remove with surgery. It aims to see if the procedure is safe and effective when done through a scope in the stomach.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07173387RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus chemo for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial combines focused radiation with a chemotherapy drug combo to help shrink or control locally advanced pancreatic cancer. If it works, this treatment might make the tumor smaller and improve quality of life.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07627191RecruitingEarly Phase 1
GLP-1 drug plus standard chemo for first-line advanced cancers
This trial tests whether adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. It is for people who have not yet started treatment for their metastatic disease and have a BMI of 25 or higher.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–99 - NCT07621718RecruitingPhase 3
Zoldonrasib plus chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer with KRAS mutation
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy works better than chemotherapy alone for pancreatic cancer that has spread and has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and control their cancer better.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07619521RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests two targeted drugs, selumetinib and DS-8201a (trastuzumab deruxtecan), for advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The combination may help people whose tumors have specific markers (KRAS mutation and HER2 positivity).
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06770439RecruitingPhase 2
New drug plus chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IBI343 combined with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT02361320Recruiting
CT scan study for pancreatic or liver bile cancer
This study looks at how CT scans (detailed X-ray pictures) help diagnose pancreatic cancer or hepatobiliary (liver/bile duct) cancers. It may help your care team better decide what’s going on and plan next treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07595172RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combination for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study tests whether combining three treatments—NALIRIFOX (chemotherapy), Adebrelimab (an immune-boosting antibody), and PULSAR (radiation)—can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer that hasn't been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard care.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT05988814RecruitingPhase 2
FOLFIRINOX3 for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a stronger version of FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. It aims to see if the new dosing schedule works better and is safe.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07157033RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing XER-001 with radiation for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new way to deliver a drug called amifostine (XER-001) alongside intense radiation therapy (SBRT) for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that can't be surgically removed. The goal is to see if it's safe and effective at protecting healthy tissue while targeting the tumor.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05653453RecruitingPhase 3
Tumor treatment device plus chemo for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether a home-wearable tumor-treating device (Tumor Treating Fields) combined with gemcitabine and albumin-bound paclitaxel works better as first treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It may help by targeting cancer cells while also using standard chemotherapy.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT04157127RecruitingPhase 1
Pancreatic cancer vaccine with chemotherapy before/around surgery
This early-stage trial tests a personalized immune “vaccine” made from dendritic cells, given alongside standard chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer that may be removable by surgery (resectable or borderline resectable). If it works, it may help your immune system better recognize and attack the cancer around the time of treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02830724RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T therapy using blood immune cells for CD70 cancers
This trial tests a personalized immune-cell treatment (CAR T) built from your own blood lymphocytes. It targets cancers that show a marker called CD70, aiming to slow or stop the cancer when other treatments didn’t work.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–72 - NCT04981119Recruiting
Test apheresis for CAR T manufacturing in HLA-A2 solid tumors
This trial studies how a process called apheresis is used to make CAR T cells for people with certain solid tumors. It is designed for tumors that have lost a specific immune marker (HLA-A*02), which may affect how well CAR T therapies work.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06159478RecruitingPhase 2
Testing binimetinib for BRAF fusion brain tumors and pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a targeted drug, binimetinib, for people with low-grade glioma (a type of brain tumor) or pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called a BRAF fusion. The drug aims to block signals that help these tumors grow.
Kashiwa, ChibaAges 12 years+ - NCT06069297Recruiting
Prehabilitation before pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a pre-surgery program of exercise and nutrition (called prehabilitation) can help people with pancreatic cancer recover better after surgery. Participants will receive guidance on physical activity and diet before their operation.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT05919238RecruitingPhase 1
Padeliporfin treatment for non-removable pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1 study tests a new cancer treatment called padeliporfin given through a special catheter to treat pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see how safe the treatment is and whether it can help control the tumor in people who are not surgical candidates.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05365581RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for stomach and pancreatic cancers with lab-checked targets
This Phase 1 trial tests ASP2138 alone or with other cancer medicines in adults with stomach (including GEJ) or pancreatic cancer. You may be eligible if your tumor has a specific protein marker and your health tests and scan results meet safety requirements.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for unresectable pancreatic cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 167 recruiting unresectable pancreatic cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a unresectable pancreatic cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a unresectable pancreatic cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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