Sound wave therapy for pancreatic cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a new device that uses sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart pancreatic tumors without surgery. It is for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed and who have already had chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the tumor.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You have advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed, confirmed by a recent scan.
- If the cancer has spread, you can have up to 5 spots only in the liver or lungs, and those spots must be stable.
- You have been on chemotherapy for at least 8 weeks.
- You are healthy enough for general anesthesia (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You have not had prior surgery on your pancreas, bile duct, or stomach.
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