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Irinotecan, Gemcitabine and Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Pancreatic Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00192712
Lead Sponsor
Rambam Health Care Campus
Brief Summary

The study hypothesis is that chemoradiation based on 2 drugs will improve local control and long-term survival in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. That is why gemcitabine and irinotecan are combined in an induction phase of 2 months and then this IrinoGem combination is given for 3 more cycles, in reduced doses,concurently with irradiation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • locally advanced pancreatic cancer
  • performance status 0-2
  • normal blood count and chemistry
  • no previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy
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Exclusion Criteria
  • serious concurrent systemic disease
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
time to treatment failure
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
response rate, survival, toxicity

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Oncology, Rambam Medical Center

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Haifa, Israel

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