Pain block for inoperable pancreatic cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an early nerve block during endoscopy can better control pain from pancreatic cancer compared to waiting and using standard treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery.
- You have constant, central belly or back pain (score 3 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale) that isn’t caused by something else.
- You are well enough to do daily activities (Karnofsky score 60 or more).
- You are already scheduled for an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to look at or biopsy the tumor.
- You are not allergic to bupivacaine or alcohol.
- You are not already taking strong painkillers (opioids) for your cancer pain.
- You have not had this type of nerve block procedure before.
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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