Sound wave treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a new non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to break up cancer cells in the pancreas. It is for people whose pancreatic cancer cannot be removed by surgery and who are well enough for anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are fit enough for general anesthesia (being put to sleep for the procedure).
- Your pancreatic cancer cannot be removed by surgery, with or without blood vessel involvement or spread to other parts of the body.
- You do not have a blood clot in the main vein of the liver (portal vein thrombosis).
- You have good overall health and adequate blood counts, liver and kidney function.
- Your tumor can be seen on ultrasound and can be safely targeted with sound waves.
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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