Pain relief and first-line treatment for advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests combining standard first-line cancer therapy with a nerve block to reduce pain in people with advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer. It aims to see if this combination can improve pain control and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer confirmed by biopsy.
- You have had cancer-related pain rated 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale for more than a week.
- You are scheduled to start your first systemic cancer therapy, such as immunotherapy with or without chemo or targeted drugs.
- You are in good enough health to walk and care for yourself (ECOG 0-2) and expected to live at least 3 months.
- You have not had a celiac plexus nerve block or ablation before.
- You do not have severe bleeding problems or major organ failure.
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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