MRI-guided sound waves for advanced pancreatic cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial uses MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (sound waves) to target and treat pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may help relieve pain when other treatments haven't worked.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of pancreatic cancer confirmed by biopsy that cannot be removed surgically.
- You are unable or unwilling to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- You have had a nerve block for pain that did not control your pain symptoms.
- You do not have any reason that would make MRI or general anesthesia unsafe for you.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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